Candy Cane Popcorn Mix

~ I got this recipe from "Midwest Living" and made some of my own corrections

Ingredients:
7 c. popcorn, popped
3 c. small pretzel twist
2 c. lightly salted cashews or honey roasted peanuts
1 1/4 lbs vanilla candy coating coating, coarsely chopped
1 c. finely crushed candy canes

Instructions:
1) In a large bowl, stir the popped popcorn and peanuts, set aside
2) In a heavy medium saucepan, melt candy coating over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat
3) Stir in 1/2 c. of the crushed candy canes
4) Pour melted mix over popcorn mix. Stir gently to coat. Spread onto large piece of foil or parchment. Sprinkle with the remaining crushed peppermint. Let cool

~Make sure to spread the mix onto parchment paper, I didn't and I had to use a wooden spoon to break apart the mixture
~ Make sure to finely chop the candy cane, I had some bigger chunks that I had to go over several times





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