Ginny's Peppermint Popcorn

From the kitchen of Virginia VanderMay

Ingredients

1 pound white candy coating or white chips
24 cups popped popcorn
3/4 cup finely crushed peppermint candy

Directions

1. Melt white candy or chips in microwave or in heavy kettle, stirring until smooth.

2. Place popcorn in large bowl, pour on about 1/2 of the melted candy or chips, stir well, repeat with other 1/2 of candy stirring well.

3. Sprinkle on 1/4 cup of the crushed peppermint, stir in, repeat twice more.

4. Pour onto wax paper lined baking sheet.

5. When hardened, break apart.

6. Store in airtight container.