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    Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Popcorn Boxes

    November 11, 2019 By Brandy Leave a Comment

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    These reindeer popcorn boxes are just what your holiday needs! Caramel popcorn, red nosed candies (Sixlets) and candy cane antlers are tucked inside a darling popcorn box. This post contains affiliate links. reindeer popcorn boxes When it comes to Christmas characters, Rudolph is my favorite. I just love that red nose and it is so fun to incorporate into cute holiday crafts! I decided to combine our FAVORITE caramel popcorn recipe with my favorite holiday character and our reindeer popcorn boxes were born. rudolph the red nosed reindeer popcorn boxes with caramel popcorn I even added red nosed candies (Sixlets) which are amazing mixed with caramel corn. Such a great flavor combination. Sixlets are candy coated chocolate and carob. They are so yummy. Each box comes together in about 30 seconds, making them a super easy craft to make with kids, to make for class parties, or to give as party favors.

    Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Popcorn Boxes

    popcorn boxes, caramel popcorn, candy canes, candy, eyes pom poms Supplies caramel popcorn (scroll down for recipe) sixlets popcorn boxes craft eyes pom poms mini candy canes hot glue popcorn box with eyes and red nosed glued on front Step 1: Assemble box (they pop open) Step 2: Hot glue the eyes and nose on the front of a popcorn box. caramel popcorn with red sixlets candies Steo 3: Fill with your favorite caramel popcorn and sprinkle with a handful of Sixlets candies. Note: You can also use M&M's, red jimmies (sprinkles), a few red (wrapped) Hershey kisses, or a handful of Boston baked beans (candy coated peanuts).finished reindeer popcorn boxes Step 4: Tuck two mini candy canes in to the popcorn. And that's it. SO EASY!

    7 More Reindeer Crafts For Kids

    (told you they were my favorite!) Reindeer Donut Cups: Fill these to-go cups with mini donuts and decorate the front for the most darling holiday party treat cups around! Great for class parties! I also share snowman and gingerbread donut cups in this post. Reindeer Snack Cups: These Rudolph snack cups come together easily with our printable template! Make a small herd of these this holiday season and fill with trail mix or crackers! Reindeer Root Beer: Looking for a cute Christmas gift idea for Dad? How about a pack of his favorite sodas—reindeer themed! These reindeer root beer bottles come together in a matter of minutes and are sure to be a hit this year! All dads like root beer, right? Fingerprint Reindeer Ornaments: Capture your child’s darling little thumbprint in this cute and easy reindeer ornament! A quick, low-mess, activity for toddlers and preschoolers. My FAVORITE ornament on our tree. Footprint Reindeer: This darling little footprint reindeer craft is such a fun way to document those little hands and feet! The perfect preschool craft for kids that my daughter came up with! Reindeer Candy Tins: Darling reindeer candy tins that come together quickly for the perfect holiday party favors! You can also add numbers and use as a fun advent activity!

    Caramel Popcorn For Reindeer Popcorn Boxes

    This recipe makes enough to fill 12-14 mini popcorn boxes. I stumbled across the recipe in 2006 and have been making it every year since. It is Paula Deen's recipe and starts out with a cup of butter so you know it's good!  It makes great Christmas gifts and it always a hit!
    baking sheet with caramel corn

    Perfect Baked Caramel Popcorn

    Hands down the BEST baked caramel popcorn recipe you will find. Buttery caramel is poured over the popcorn and baked to perfection!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 316kcal

    Ingredients

    • 8 quarts of popped popcorn about ⅔ cup unpopped kernels, popped
    • 1 cup butter
    • 2 cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup light karo syrup
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda

    Instructions

    • Place popcorn into a roasting pan or large baking pan. Set aside.
    • Combine butter, sugar, salt and karo syrup in a medium sauce pan and heat over med-high heat. When bubbly, set timer for 5 minutes and boil, stirring constantly.
    • Remove from heat and add baking soda. Stir.
    • Pour over popped corn and stir to coat evenly.
    • Bake at 200 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour. Pour out onto waxed paper and cool.

    Notes

    Store popcorn in an airtight container to keep fresh.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcal
    Here are some fun reindeer gift bags that would be super fun for the holidays from Happy Go Lucky.

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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