It’s POPCORN WEEK! You know what that means? So many delicious popcorn recipes throughout the week PLUS a giveaway! It’s time to get excited folks 🙂
I reallllllllly struggled between savory and sweet popcorn for this week. When it finally came time to make the decision (i.e. just a couple of days ago because procrastinating decisions is a specialty of mine), I went with my gut, which at the time was screaming for chocolate. I reached in the junk food drawer (oh yes, I have one of those) and there it was, a big ol’ Snickers bar just begging to be eaten.
So why not Snickers popcorn, right?
This recipe is SO addictive, I am literally trying to stop myself from getting up and going to grab yet another handful. It has all the chocolate, peanut and caramel goodness that go into a Snickers, but with an added salty, crunchy popcorn bonus.
Now that I have your full attention on popcorn, did I happen to mention that there are 14 other bloggers this week featuring popcorn recipes?! *mind blown* After you make this popcorn, get to scrolling to the bottom of the post for the details (oh and that whole GIVEAWAY thing… jus’ sayin’).
Snickers Popcorn
ingredients
- 3 oz plain natural popcorn, unpopped
- 5 oz milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 tsp salt
instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Prepare the popcorn according to the instructions on the bag. Pour popcorn into a large bowl, making sure to pick out any kernels that didn't pop before adding it to the bowl. Spray two spatulas with cooking spray and set aside.
- Add sugar, water and corn syrup to a large saucepan and heat over medium-low until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to high and boil without stirring until the mixture becomes a deep amber color, approximately 10-13 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and add cream (note the mixture will bubble up on you!). Stir until blended. Quickly stir in the peanuts and salt. Drizzle the caramel right away over the popcorn mixture and toss with the prepped spatulas until evenly combined.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray (or use a Silpat).
- Carefully transfer the caramel corn to the sheet and spread out in an even layer, being very careful not to touch the caramel with your bare hands.
- Place caramel corn in oven and bake until caramel is shiny and coats popcorn, tossing mixture occasionally, approximately 20 minutes. Cool completely, tossing every so often to break up large clumps. While the caramel corn is cooling, heat the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 30-second increments, stirring in between, until it is all melted. Drizzle over the caramel corn and let the chocolate set in the refrigerator, approximately 20 minutes.
about meghan
Meghan Yager is the recipe developer, food photographer, and creative force behind Cake ‘n Knife, where everyday moments are celebrated with bold, flavor-forward recipes. From cozy cocktails to bold appetizers and indulgent desserts, her approachable style brings people together around food worth sharing. Meghan’s work has been featured by Good Housekeeping, Oprah Daily, Today, Woman’s Day, and The Huffington Post. She lives in Denver, where she brings big flavor and a little sass to every bite.
Popcorn is one of my fav snacks, and I love to throw in a handful of chocolate chips that get all melty over the hot, salted popcorn. Wish your giveaway was open to Canadians since I need a new popper! Didn’t even know there was white and yellow popcorn!
HOLY COW THIS LOOKS LIKE MY EVERY DREAM COME TRUE!!! Caps lock fully intended 🙂 This is one fabulous looking bowl!
BFF! This popcorn looks incredible! Snickers are my favorite candy bar but I’ve never thought about making it into popcorn. Dream come true!
I can’t wait to try this!
Peanuts? good. Caramel? good. Chocolate? good.. Popcorn? THIS IS SO GOOD! Dream popcorn, right here.
Um, YUM! This sounds absolutely delicious!
Yep, this popcorn looks AWFUL. 😉 And by AWFUL, I mean I would eat an entire pan of it without batting an eye. Because seriously, Snickers AND popcorn together sounds like a dangerous and delightful proposition! I cannot wait to try this!
Popcorn is our favorite snack, and I make caramel popcorn often, but have never tried it with chocolate. It looks amazing!