Page 54 - Harnett Life Winter 2019

FAMILY FEATURES
rom decorating the tree to
carving the turkey, there
are many time-honored
Fholiday traditions
observed by families around the
country. However, the holiday
season is about more than just
celebrating old traditions.
A perfect opportunity for
creating new memories and, in
turn, traditions, popcorn can
serve as an ideal ingredient
to bring family time to life.
Whether wrapping the tree with
garland made from the light and
airy treat, filling clear ornaments
with freshly popped kernels or
simply popping up a bowl as a
nutritious alternative to other
holiday noshes, popcorn makes
it easy to get hands-on while you
deck the halls.
These seasonal recipes for
traditional treats like peppermint
bark and popcorn balls plus
edible trees and a more elegant
take on a simple snack highlight
low-fat, non-GMO, gluten-free
whole-grain popcorn as the main
ingredient. Find more modern
takes on traditional holiday
recipes at popcorn.org.

PoP UP Holiday

Traditions New and Old

Easy, Elegant Holiday Popcorn
Yield: 8 cups
8 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
candy sprinkles
Line baking sheet with wax paper. Spread popcorn in thin
layer on prepared pan.
Place chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave
on medium 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave in
additional 10-second increments, stirring after each heating,
until chips are melted and smooth. Drizzle over popcorn.
Place white chocolate chips in separate microwave-safe
bowl. Microwave on medium 30 seconds; stir. If necessary,
microwave in additional 10-second increments, stirring after
each heating, until chips are melted and smooth. Drizzle
over popcorn.
Sprinkle desired amount of candy sprinkles over warm
chocolate-coated popcorn.
Allow chocolate drizzles to set until firm. Break popcorn
into pieces.
Note: Chocolate chips can be replaced with cut up chocolate
bars. Easy, Elegant Holiday Popcorn