Bit O'Blarney Jello Candied Popcorn

I seem to be drawn to Jello around St. Patrick's Day, it must be that perfect green color! This Bit O'Blarney Jello Candied Popcorn is a fun play on Cracker Jacks using peanuts (or cashews, or no nuts at all) and Lime Jello. Gotta say, I did really enjoy this one myself!

The 8 year old across the street felt "Leprechaun Boogers" was an equally appropriate name... 

I'll let you call it what you wish, you know your crowd:@)

Note: Do I think kids can help make this one? No, melted sugar is extremely hot, just let them enjoy it!

Jello Rainbow Popcorn-from Kraft
8 C popped popcorn
1 C salted peanuts or cashews-optional
1/4 C butter
3 Tblsp light corn syrup
1/2 C brown sugar or white sugar-I used white
1 small box Jello, lime-or you could use other flavors/colors

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees, line a sheet pan with foil or wax paper. Reynolds Release or silicone is best.
2. Toss popcorn and peanuts in large bowl, I just mix it all on the sheet pan.
3. Place butter and corn syrup in small pan, heat on low until butter is melted.
4. Add sugar and Jello, stir until Jello has dissolved.
5. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Pour immediately over popcorn, toss well to coat. This is why I mix it on the sheet pan, I can drizzle it over as much popcorn as possible.
7. Put popcorn on sheet pan and spread out using 2 forks.
8. Bake for 10 minutes-I suggest stirring it halfway, remove from oven, cool completely, break apart and store in an air tight container.

For more Jello ideas you can check out these posts:

Jiggly Jello Cupcakes

Jello Frosting-Green would be great for St. Pat's!

Have a sticky sweet happy day:@)

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