Rainbow Popcorn

2 quarts (8 cups) popped popcorn
¼ cup butter or margarine
3 Tablespoons corn syrup
½ cup sugar
1 package (3 ounce) gelatin dessert powder, any flavor
Sugar sprinkles, optional

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or foil; set aside. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray to reduce sticking and place popecorn inside; set aside.

Heat butter, corn syrup and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring to blend. When butter is melted; stir in gelatin until completely dissolved. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Immediately pour hot mixture over popcorn and stir to coat completely.

Spread onto prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar sprinkles. If desired. Bake 12 minutes; cool in pan. Break into small pieces to serve.