Best 7 Chocolate Caramel Popcorn Recipes

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Looking for a delectable treat that combines the decadence of chocolate with the buttery sweetness of caramel? Look no further than chocolate caramel popcorn! This irresistible snack combines the best of both worlds, making it a perfect indulgence for movie nights, parties, or simply satisfying a craving. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a gourmet treat that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced cooks and promises a delightful experience with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ULTIMATE CARAMEL CHOCOLATE POPCORN



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Have the munchies? They're no match for this nutty caramel corn drizzled with melted chocolate. -Kim Forni, Claremont, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 5 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 cups air-popped popcorn
1 can (15 ounces) mixed nuts
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups dark chocolate, milk chocolate and/or white baking chips
3 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. Place popcorn and nuts in a greased roasting pan; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 5 minutes. , Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well., Transfer to two greased 15x10X1-in. baking pans. , Bake 1 hour or until dry, stirring every 15 minutes., In a microwave, melt each chocolate separately, adding 1 teaspoon shortening to each 1/2 cup chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn mixture; let stand until set., Break into clusters. Store in an airtight container.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL POPCORN



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I found this recipe on the back of a bag of Kraft Caramels. It's the perfect party snack-everyone gobbles it up! I've discovered that 12 cups of popcorn is one microwave bag, and I've also tried it with cashews instead of peanuts. Yum!

Provided by DreamoBway

Categories     Candy

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) bag Kraft caramels
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons water
12 cups air- popped popcorn
1 cup cocktail peanuts
4 (1 ounce) baker's semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Place the caramels, butter, and water in a heavy saucepan. Cook on low heat until the caramels are completely melted, stirring frequently.
  • Combine the popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl. Make sure to remove all unpopped kernels. Drizzle with the caramel mixture; toss to evenly coat. Spread onto a large greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, stirring after 10. Sprinkle with chocolate; toss using two spoons until well mixed. Spread onto a sheet of waxed paper; cool completely.
  • Break apart until small clusters or individual pieces. Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to one week.

CHOCOLATE COVERED POPCORN (BOY SCOUTS COPYCAT) CARAMEL CORN



Chocolate Covered Popcorn (Boy Scouts Copycat) Caramel Corn image

Like the Boy Scouts chocolate popcorn? You'll like this! Ever wonder how they get it to stay so crunchy? I think I figured it out! Makes a great handmade gift.

Provided by wyojess

Categories     Candy

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 quarts lightly salted popped popcorn
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup sweet unsalted butter (USE REAL BUTTER)
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup peanuts (optional)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 lb dipping milk chocolate (Ghirardelli's)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
  • Place the popped corn in the largest baking pan you have (might have to do it in 2 batches if you only have a 9x13). You need to be able to stir the popcorn!
  • Melt butter in a very large saucepan (see step 6).
  • Add brown sugar and corn syrup. Stirring CONSTANTLY, bring to a boil and boil 5 minute.
  • Add peanuts (if desired).
  • Add soda (will foam up, so be ready).
  • Pour caramel over popcorn and mix well.
  • Bake popcorn one hour, stirring every 10-15 minute.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely. You'll have to stir it every once in a while so it doesn't stick together.
  • Spray a cookie sheet with oil or cover with parchment paper.
  • Melt half of chocolate per package directions (you can melt more when you need it).
  • Dip popcorn pieces in chocolate and place chocolate-covered popcorn pieces individually on the cookie sheet so they can set up.
  • Popcorn can be stored at room temp or in the refrigerator. Just keep cool so it doesn't melt.

CHOCOLATE DRIZZLED CARAMEL POPCORN



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One of our family's favorite way to have popcorn. People will think you bought it because it comes out so good! A great special company or family snack. Also makes a great gift!

Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Categories     Popcorn

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 c popped popcorn
3 1/2 c salted nuts, any variation you like
1 c firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c butter
1/2 c light corn syrup
1 tsp baking soda
DRIZZLE
1 c dark chocolate chips
1 1/2 tsp shortening
1/2 c white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 250°F. Place popcorn, cashews and pecans in large roasting pan.
  • 2. Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil (7 to 8 minutes). Continue boiling 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
  • 3. Pour butter mixture over popcorn mixture in pan; stir well. Bake for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven; place onto waxed paper or parchment paper. Cool completely. (DO NOT BREAK INTO PIECES.)
  • 4. Place chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening into resealable plastic food bag. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) for 30 to 45 seconds; knead bag. Continue microwaving at 15 second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn mixture. Repeat with white baking chips and remaining 1/2 teaspoon shortening, microwaving on MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power). Drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let stand until chocolate is set (3 to 4 hours). Break popcorn mixture into pieces.
  • 5. Store in container with tight-fitting lid or resealable plastic food bag.
  • 6. Chocolate and white baking chips can be melted separately with shortening in a small bowl in microwave or in small saucepan over low heat until melted. Drizzle chocolate mixtures with fork or spoon.

CARAMEL NUT-CHOCOLATE POPCORN CONES



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These adorable treats were inspired by the chocolate-covered ice cream cones I used when I was little. These cone are even better since there is no melting or dripping! They'll go fast at bake sales. -Julie Beckwith, Crete, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

ICE CREAM CONES:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
12 ice cream sugar cones
CARAMEL CORN:
7 cups air-popped popcorn
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans
25 caramels
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
5 caramels
2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream, divided
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Tightly cover a large roasting pan that is at least 3 in. deep with two layers of heavy-duty foil. Poke 12 holes, about 2 in. apart, in the foil to hold ice cream cones; set aside., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and cream; stir until smooth. Spoon about 2 teaspoons inside each cone, turning to coat. Dip rims of cones into chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip into bowl. Place cones in prepared pan. Let stand until chocolate is set., Meanwhile, place the popcorn, chocolate chips and pecans in a large bowl; set aside., In a microwave, melt the caramels, cream and salt on high for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat., Using lightly greased hands, fill cones with popcorn mixture. Shape popcorn into a 2-in.-diameter ball on top of cones, pressing down until popcorn mixture is firmly attached to cones., For topping, place caramels and 1 teaspoon cream in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high at 20-second intervals until caramels are melted; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cones., Microwave chocolate chips and remaining cream until smooth. Drizzle over cones. Immediately sprinkle with pecans. Let stand until set. Place in bags and fasten with twist ties or ribbon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL POPCORN



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POPCORN: Air-pop, Microwave, Store Purchased will work. TIP: You can also use milk chocolate and/or white chocolate to coat the popcorn. The process is always the same. Be careful when you work with the caramel. It is very hot and can burn! As always, when working with caramel, have a bowl of ice-cold water next to you in...

Provided by Melanie Campbell

Categories     Popcorn

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c popcorn, for popping
FOR THE CARAMEL:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons corn syrup
scant 1/4 cup water
1 lb bittersweet chocolate, tempered

Steps:

  • 1. Pop the popcorn. I like to use a hot-air popper but you can pop it any way you like.
  • 2. To make the caramel: Place the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a 2-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until light golden brown. We use a large pan so that there will be room to add the popcorn. Use a wooden spoon to stir the popcorn into the caramel until it is evenly coated. Pour the caramelized popcorn onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and allow it to cool. When cool, use your hands to break up any clumps.
  • 3. Place the cool popcorn in a large bowl. Use a ladle to drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn, stirring with a wooden spoon as you go. Keep adding chocolate until the popcorn is evenly coated. Pour the chocolate-coated popcorn onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and allow it to cool. When it is cool, place it in decorative bags to give as gifts.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL POPCORN



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Categories     Candy     Chocolate

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup popcorn, for popping
For the caramel:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons corn syrup
Scant 1/4 cup water
1 pound bittersweet chocolate, tempered

Steps:

  • Pop the popcorn. I like to use a hot-air popper but you can pop it any way you like. To make the caramel: Place the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a 2-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until light golden brown. We use a large pan so that there will be room to add the popcorn. Use a wooden spoon to stir the popcorn into the caramel until it is evenly coated. Pour the caramelized popcorn onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and allow it to cool. When cool, use your hands to break up any clumps. Place the cool popcorn in a large bowl. Use a ladle to drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn, stirring with a wooden spoon as you go. Keep adding chocolate until the popcorn is evenly coated. Pour the chocolate-coated popcorn onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and allow it to cool. When it is cool, place it in decorative bags to give as gifts. Tip: You can also use milk chocolate and/or white chocolate to coat the popcorn. The process is always the same.

Tips:

  • Use fresh popcorn kernels for the best flavor and texture.
  • Measure the popcorn kernels accurately to avoid burning or undercooked popcorn.
  • Use a large pot or saucepan to prevent popcorn from flying out during popping.
  • Heat the oil or butter over medium heat to prevent burning.
  • Once the popcorn starts popping, shake the pot or saucepan constantly to ensure even cooking.
  • Remove the popcorn from heat as soon as the popping sound stops to prevent burning.
  • Let the popcorn cool slightly before adding the chocolate and caramel mixture.
  • Use high-quality chocolate and caramel for the best flavor.
  • Melt the chocolate and caramel separately to avoid curdling.
  • Stir the chocolate and caramel mixture until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the chocolate and caramel mixture over the popcorn and stir until evenly coated.
  • Spread the chocolate caramel popcorn onto a baking sheet or parchment paper to cool and harden.

Conclusion:

Chocolate caramel popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and salty treat that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a festive treat for a party, chocolate caramel popcorn is a great option. So next time you are in the mood for something sweet and salty, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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