Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
Melt the green candy melts according to package directions. Wedge a Bugle snack on a fork and dip into the melted candy coating. Tap the fork against the side of the bowl to remove excess. Use a toothpick to slide the coated Bugle onto the wax paper. Repeat as desired and allow to set.
Repeat the process with the pink candy melts.
Heat the yellow candy melts according the package directions. Place melted candy in a zip top freezer bag or candy decorating bag. Snip the end slightly. Drizzle yellow candy over each green coated Bugle to resemble a strip on the Elf hat. Allow to set completely before mixing.
Heat the red candy melts according the package directions. Place melted candy in a zip top freezer bag or candy decorating bag. Snip the end slightly. Drizzle red candy over each pink coated Bugle to resemble a strip on the Elf hat. Allow to set completely before mixing.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Top with cooked and salted popcorn.
In a medium saucepan over medium hear, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar to the melted butter and stir until combined. Pour the maple extract into the mixture and stir well. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes.
Pour sugar over popcorn and toss to coat.
Add remaining ingredients and decorated Bugles. Toss well and serve!
If you prefer a crunchy popcorn, add the sugar mixture to the popcorn and toss to coat. Then bake the popcorn in a 250 degree oven for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow popcorn to cool completely. Break into pieces and then add remaining ingredients.