Best 4 Candy Bar Popcorn Recipes

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Candy bar popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for parties, movie nights, or a sweet snack. Made with just a few simple ingredients, candy bar popcorn is a fun and versatile snack that can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer chocolate, caramel, or peanut butter, there is a candy bar popcorn recipe out there for everyone. So gather your ingredients, pop some popcorn, and let's get started!

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POPCORN AND CANDY COOKIE BARS



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We coated chewy, ready-to-bake Betty Crocker sugar cookies with popcorn, pretzels, candies and peanuts for yummy slumber party or movie-night treats.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Snack

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
2/3 cup whipping cream
6 cups popped popcorn
2 cups pretzel sticks, broken into pieces
2 cups candy-coated milk chocolate candies
1 cup salted peanuts
Additional kosher (coarse) salt, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with cooking parchment paper. Press cookie dough on cookie sheet.
  • In large saucepan, heat sugar, water and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling over medium-high heat. Boil without stirring until mixture is amber in color, about 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat; slowly pour in whipping cream (mixture will sputter).
  • In large bowl, toss popcorn, pretzels, candies and peanuts. Drizzle with caramel mixture; stir until well coated. Firmly and evenly press mixture on cookie dough. Sprinkle with additional salt.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cookie layer is baked. Cool completely. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Bar

POPCORN BARS



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Forget the hassle of homemade popcorn balls; these bars taste just fabulous without all the fuss! As added bonus, they're not too sticky, so they're great for little hands. Cathy Tang - Redmond, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows
2 quarts popped popcorn
3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1-1/4 cups M&M's minis

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, melt butter; add corn syrup and marshmallows. Cook and stir over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Add popcorn; stir until coated. Stir in peanuts and M&M's until combined. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cool to room temperature. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CANDY POPCORN



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I remember having candied popcorn when I visited my grandparents as a young child. We would visit a kiosk where we would watch the popcorn being made. The hardest decision was always what colour to choose. This recipe was given to me from a friend. This recipe makes 5 to 6 cups of delicious candied popcorn This syrup gets extremely hot-please watch it cooking the WHOLE time it is on the stove. Be very careful not to get any on your hands.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Candy

Time 55m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn
2 cups caster sugar (aka superfine sugar)
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon food coloring (I like to use cochineal to give a pastel pink result)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pan over a medium to high heat. Add the popping corn and cover. Shake the pan occasionally, until the popping stops. Or, the other option is to use the microwave or a popcorn maker.
  • Transfer the popped corn to a large bowl, removing any unpopped corn kernels. If you have a seriously large metallic bowl you can later pour in the candy over the top of the popcorn -The bowl must be big enough to be able to toss the popcorn without it spilling over.
  • Using a heavy based pan, combine the sugar, water and food colouring. Stir over heat, without boiling, until the sugar has dissolved . Use the largest saucepan/boiler that you can find.
  • Please stand-by the stove whilst the candy is boiling, you will need to stir the mixture frequently. Bring to the boil. Boil uncovered for about 12 to 15 minutes. The temperature should be 150°C using a candy thermometer. If you do not have a thermometer drop a teaspoon of the candy mixture into a glass of water- the mixture should crack.
  • Remove the candy mixture from the heat. Add the popcorn and stir quickly (and I do mean quickly!) to coat the popcorn with the candy.
  • Spread the popcorn on foil lined trays to cool. Separate the popcorn as it is cooling with a wooden spoon or hands (be careful it is not too hot though!).
  • Store in an airtight container for 3 - 4 days. The candied popcorn is best eaten after the candy has fully set and dried.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 26.7, Sugar 26.6

CANDIED ALMOND BARK POPCORN



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A yummy twist on normal buttered popcorn that is quick to make and oh so good! Almond bark is slightly sweeter than white chocolate and just melts in your mouth. You can make this recipe festive for any holiday by adding any color sprinkles while popcorn is still warm. Wait until it is completely cooled before breaking it up and storing it.

Provided by alytholen

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 16m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (24 ounce) package almond bark
3 (2.9 ounce) bags microwave popcorn

Steps:

  • Place packaged popcorn in the microwave; cook on high until popping begins to slow down, about 2 1/2 minutes. Pour popcorn into a large bowl. Remove any unpopped kernels.
  • Place almond bark in a saucepan and melt over medium-low heat, stirring constantly so it does not burn on the bottom, about 8 minutes. Pour melted almond bark over popcorn and stir to coat evenly. Pour out onto a baking sheet to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 73.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right popcorn. Not all popcorn is created equal. For candy bar popcorn, you'll want to use a popcorn that is light and fluffy. Avoid popcorn that is dense or has a lot of hulls.
  • Pop the popcorn properly. The key to perfect popcorn is to pop it properly. Use a popcorn popper or a large pot with a lid. Add the popcorn kernels to the popper or pot and heat over medium heat. Once the kernels start to pop, shake the popper or pot constantly until the popping stops.
  • Add the candy coating. Once the popcorn is popped, it's time to add the candy coating. You can use a variety of candy coatings, such as chocolate, caramel, or toffee. To make the candy coating, melt the candy in a saucepan over low heat. Once the candy is melted, remove it from the heat and stir in the popcorn. Stir until the popcorn is evenly coated.
  • Add toppings. Once the popcorn is coated, you can add toppings. Some popular toppings include nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and candy pieces. Be creative and experiment with different toppings to find your favorite combination.
  • Store the popcorn properly. Candy bar popcorn can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. You can also store it in the freezer for up to six months.

Conclusion:

Candy bar popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for parties, snacks, and gifts. With a variety of candy coatings and toppings to choose from, there is a candy bar popcorn recipe for everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give candy bar popcorn a try. You won't be disappointed!

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