Kernel Season's Recipes

Ingredients 6 cups popped popcorn 1 package Vanilla Almond Bark 1/2 tsp peppermint extract 20 mini candy canes (or 10 large candy canes) broken into bite-size pieces Instructions Prepare popcorn Melt Almond Bark in microwave following package instructions Add peppermint extract to melted almond bark and pour over popcorn (stir until evenly coated) Stir in candy cane pieces (adding more or less depending on your taste buds) Enjoy!

Ingredients 6 cups popped popcorn 1 package Chocolate Almond Bark 1 package Strawberry Jell-O mix 1 1/2 cups freeze-dried strawberries Instructions Prepare popcorn Melt Chocolate Almond Bark following package instructions Pour melted chocolate over popcorn and stir until evenly coated Add Jell-O mix, stir Spread popcorn onto a baking sheet to cool Once chocolate has set, add dried strawberries Serve it up and enjoy

Ingredients 6 cups popped popcorn 1 package Vanilla Almond Bark 1 1/2 - 2 cups Lucky Charms (marshmallows only!) Green food coloring gel Instructions Prepare popcorn Melt almond bark following package instructions Add 4-5 drops of green food coloring gel to almond bark (stir until marbled) Pour over popcorn and stir until coated Add Lucky Charm marshmallows and stir Enjoy a lucky bowl of St. Patrick's Day popcorn!

Ingredients 6 cups popped popcorn 1 package Chocolate Almond Bark 1/2 cup malt powder (plus some for sprinkling on top) Instructions Prepare popcorn Melt chocolate following package instructions Pour over popcorn and stir until completely coated Add malt powder immediately and stir Line a baking sheet with parchment and spread out popcorn Allow to cool and for chocolate to set before serving Dust top with extra malt powder Enjoy!

Ingredients 6 cups popped popcorn 1 stick butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 corn syrup 1 shot dark rum 1 tbsp. baking soda 1 1/2 cup banana chips Instructions Prepare popcorn Over medium heat, melt butter and sugar Once sugar has dissolved, add corn and syrup (alcohol cooks out) Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes Add baking soda, mixture will expand In a large bowl, add popcorn and banana chips Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and stir until completely covered Spread onto a lined baking sheet and allow to cool before serving Enjoy!* For an alternative, replace shot of...