(Family Features) When hunger strikes and family fun calls for a snack to keep the excitement going, take your kiddos to the kitchen to whip up a tasty treat for all to enjoy. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or watching favorite movies, turn to an ingredient like popcorn that encourages creativity. Plus, it’s a delicious way for adults to turn back the clock and recreate childhood memories while making new ones with the family.
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Graham Cracker Picnic Mix
Yield: About 12 cups
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
5-6 drops pink neon liquid food color or desired color
1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
1 package mini pastel marshmallows
1 cup bear-shaped graham crackers
1 package white fudge-covered pretzels
1 cup mini cookies
In large pot over medium heat, stir oil, sugar and food coloring.
Stir in popcorn kernels; cover. Cook until popcorn begins to pop. Shake pot over heat until popping slows.
Remove pan from heat and pour popcorn into large bowl.
Add marshmallows, graham crackers, pretzels and cookies then toss lightly.
Source: Popcorn Board
