Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure as we embark on a journey to craft the ultimate chocolate drizzled caramel popcorn, a tempting treat that combines the irresistible crunch of popped corn with the delectable flavors of rich caramel and decadent chocolate. Discover the secrets of creating this irresistible snack, exploring variations and techniques to achieve the perfect balance of sweetness, saltiness, and texture. Whether you prefer a classic caramel coating or a more adventurous infusion of spices, this guide will provide you with all the necessary knowledge and inspiration to create a delightful, homemade chocolate drizzled caramel popcorn that will satisfy your cravings and impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
ULTIMATE CARAMEL CHOCOLATE POPCORN
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
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.
CHOCOLATE DRIZZLED CARAMEL CORN
This is so yummy! My girlfriend gave me the recipe and it sat in my cupboard for awhile and we tried it on a whim one year. Since then we included small bags of this is our Christmas gift baskets and people always rave about it. Sometimes we leave out the peanuts out and some times we leave the chocolate off. The popcorn without the chocolate is fabulous!
Provided by QueenJellyBean
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 34m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease two large cookie sheets.
- Place popcorn and peanuts in large paper bag. Set aside.
- In a glass bowl, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, vanilla and salt.
- Microwave for 4 minutes until bubbly.
- Stir in baking soda.
- Pour over the popcorn in the bag. Fold over the top of the bag and shake. Shake until the the coating is evenly distributed.
- Roll down the edges of the bag and place bag in the microwave for 2 minutes, stopping every 40 seconds and shaking to mix.
- Spread mixture onto prepared sheets to cool.
- In a small glass bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave 90 seconds, stirring once, until melted.
- Drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 351.5, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 16.3, Protein 4.6
EASY CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL POPCORN
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
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 CARAMEL POPCORN
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 30m
Yield 4 cups of popped corn
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
- 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 case you get caramel on your hands.
CHOCOLATE-DRIZZLED POPCORN
This chocolatey snack makes a sweet little lunchbox filler. It's quick and easy to prepare too
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Snack
Time 13m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put the popcorn on a baking tray and drizzle over the melted chocolate. Put in the fridge to set for 5-10 mins or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CORN
Caramel corn with roasted peanuts and chocolate. This will take a while to make, but is well worth it!
Provided by Jen
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes Milk Chocolate
Time 30m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease cookie sheets.
- Place popcorn and peanuts in a paper bag. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, vanilla and salt. Microwave 4 minutes, until bubbly. Stir in baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture and shake bag to coat.
- Roll down edges of bag and place bag in microwave. Heat for 2 minutes, shaking three times to mix. Spread mixture onto prepared sheets to cool.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate and shortening. Microwave 90 seconds, stirring once, until melted. Drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 183.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
CHOCOLATE-COVERED CARAMEL CORN
Chocolate-covered caramel corn. Disposable roasting pans work great for mixing. Store in airtight containers or resealable plastic bags.
Provided by ala
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Popcorn Candy Recipes
Time 1h41m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place 1 bag popcorn in the microwave; cook on high until popping begins to slow down, about 2 1/2 minutes. Repeat with remaining bags. Open bags carefully; divide popcorn between 2 shallow baking dishes. Mix in peanuts.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring enough to blend. Simmer, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; mix in vanilla extract and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy.
- Pour brown sugar mixture over the popcorn-peanut mixture; stir to coat.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 25 minutes, until a cooled piece of popcorn is crunchy, about 1 hour.
- Line a flat work surface with waxed paper. Pour popcorn onto the waxed paper. Break up any large clusters.
- Melt chocolate almond bark in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour into a resealable plastic bag; snip off 1 corner. Drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn. Let popcorn cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 658.5 mg, Sugar 22.3 g
Tips:
- Use a large pot: This will give the popcorn plenty of room to pop and prevent it from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many kernels, they won't pop evenly and you'll end up with unpopped kernels.
- Use high heat: This will help the popcorn pop quickly and evenly.
- Don't stir the popcorn: Stirring the popcorn while it's popping will cause it to pop unevenly and result in more unpopped kernels.
- Listen for the popping to slow down: Once the popping slows down to a few seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat.
- Pour the popcorn into a large bowl: This will help the popcorn cool down and prevent it from sticking together.
- Drizzle the popcorn with melted chocolate: You can use any type of chocolate you like, but semisweet or dark chocolate works well.
- Sprinkle the popcorn with sea salt: This will help to balance out the sweetness of the chocolate.
- Let the popcorn cool completely before serving: This will help the chocolate to set and harden.
- Store the popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature: The popcorn will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Chocolate drizzled caramel popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you're craving a sweet snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this delicious popcorn that is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this chocolate drizzled caramel popcorn a try. You won't be disappointed!
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