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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

candied popcorn

Fill your Valentine's Day treat bags with homemade candied popcorn; then top with super cute treat bag toppers! For the materials and instructions to make the Clothespin Sloth Treat Bag Toppers, enter '92508' in the search field at michaels.com!
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Step 1

Pop 8-9 cups of popcorn, then pour into popcorn into a large re-sealable bag (or food container with lid).

Step 2

Place Meltables™ in a melting pot. Microwave at 50% power or on defrost setting for one minute. Stir. Return to microwave for 30-second intervals stirring in between until candy is melted.

Step 3

Drizzle your melted candy over the popcorn in the large paper bag. Immediately roll the top of the bag so it is closed and rapidly shake the bag to distribute the candy throughout the popcorn.

Step 4

Now, open the bag, shake in sprinkles and roll the bag closed. Shake the contents again to distribute the sprinkles.

Step 5

Line your cookie sheet (or jelly roll pan) with parchment paper and pour your candied popcorn onto the pan. Spread out and let candy harden.

Step 6

Portion candy and place inside a treat bag. Close with an included twit tie or make a cute treat top and attach to the top!

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Parchment Paper Roll by Celebrate It®

    Item # 10076247 
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    $11.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Clear Curved Treat Bags with Ties by Celebrate It®, 100ct.

    Item # 10371334 
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    $8.99
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 4.6" x 7.25"
    • Count: 100
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 4.6" x 7.25"
    • Count: 100
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    Counts
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 4.6" x 7.25"
    • Count: 100
    +More Sizes,
    Counts
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Sweet Tooth Fairy® Pink Sprinkle Mix, 4oz.

    Item # 10669317 
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    $7.49
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    Sweet Tooth Fairy® Red Sprinkle Mix, 4oz.

    Item # 10669328 
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    $7.49
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    Silicone Melting Pots by Celebrate It™

    Item # 10664703 
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You’ll Also Need
  • Microwave
  • 8-9 C. Popped Popcorn (Lightly Salted)
  • Measuring Cups
  • Large Re-Sealable Bag (or Food Container with Lid)
  • Cookie Sheet (or Jelly Roll Pan)
Instructions
Step 1

Pop 8-9 cups of popcorn, then pour into popcorn into a large re-sealable bag (or food container with lid).

Step 2

Place Meltables™ in a melting pot. Microwave at 50% power or on defrost setting for one minute. Stir. Return to microwave for 30-second intervals stirring in between until candy is melted.

Step 3

Drizzle your melted candy over the popcorn in the large paper bag. Immediately roll the top of the bag so it is closed and rapidly shake the bag to distribute the candy throughout the popcorn.

Step 4

Now, open the bag, shake in sprinkles and roll the bag closed. Shake the contents again to distribute the sprinkles.

Step 5

Line your cookie sheet (or jelly roll pan) with parchment paper and pour your candied popcorn onto the pan. Spread out and let candy harden.

Step 6

Portion candy and place inside a treat bag. Close with an included twit tie or make a cute treat top and attach to the top!

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