Best 7 Candied Popcorn Snack Recipes
Indulge in a sweet and crunchy delight with our curated collection of candied popcorn recipes. Experience the perfect balance of flavors as sugar and spices transform ordinary popcorn into an extraordinary treat. We've gathered a variety of recipes to cater to different tastes and preferences, from classic caramel corn to unique savory options. Embrace the nostalgic charm of homemade candied popcorn, perfect for movie nights, parties, or a quick snack. Discover how to make delectable popcorn creations that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.
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CANDIED POPCORN SNACK
"I got this family-favorite recipe in the 1950's," remarks Victoria Walzer of Lakeport, California. "It makes a big chewy batch that you can't stop eating until it's gone!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 6 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a large roasting pan. In a large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over low heat just until mixture comes to a boil. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CANDIED ALMOND BARK POPCORN
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
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
CANDY COATED POPCORN
I've been looking for this recipe for years, as I'd lost it. It finally dawned on me to go to their website. Direct from the Lorann Candy oil site! All times are approximate as I really don't remember, but I'll be making this over the weekends again.
Provided by podapo
Categories Candy
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Keep freshly-popped corn warm in large baking pan in 200°F oven.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, salt and cream of tartar in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook to 250°F without stirring.
- Remove from heat. After boiling action ceases, add flavoring and color. Add soda and stir in quickly but thoroughly. Pour at once while foamy over warm popcorn; mix gently to coat corn. Shape into balls or spread onto cookie sheet and break into pieces when cool.
CANDY POPCORN
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
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
CANDY BAR POPCORN BALLS
When watching a movie, you've got to have popcorn....and something sweet! So, I've combined both movie theater treats with these caramel-flavored popcorn balls that get a dunk in chocolate and then are rolled in crushed cookies, peanuts, candy bars or toffee. It's the best of both worlds!
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 12 popcorn balls
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar and corn syrup in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook to 240 degrees F (hard ball stage), about 11 minutes. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and salt and boil 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the caramel over the popcorn in a large bowl and stir to coat evenly. Shape into 12 balls using buttered or greased hands.
- Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals until melted. Place the peanuts in a shallow dish. Dip the popcorn balls halfway into the chocolate, then dip in the crushed peanuts (or other toppings). Remove to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to harden, about 2 hours.
CINNAMON CANDY POPCORN
This crisp bright-colored snack is more festive than traditional caramel corn. My family just loves it! Set out in pretty bowls, it makes a tasty table decoration. I also put it in sandwich bags for a children's party snack. -Kaye Kemper, Windfall, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, corn syrup and candies; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. , Transfer to 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break apart; store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CANDIED POPCORN
Make and share this Candied Popcorn recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LMillerRN
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325. Spray 15 X 10 X 1 inch pan with cooking spray. Put popped corn in large bowl. Set aside.
- Combine egg white, honey, vanilla, salt, and splenda in mixing bowl, whisk until blended. Stir in peanuts. Pour mixture over popped corn, toss to coat.
- Spread mixture in prepared pan.
- Bake 25 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from oven, spread on waxed paper to cool.
- Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 307.8, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 5.9
Tips:
- Use fresh popcorn kernels. Stale kernels will not pop as well and will result in a less flavorful snack.
- Make sure your oil is hot enough before adding the popcorn kernels. This will help the kernels pop evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Do not overcrowd the pot when popping the popcorn. This will also prevent the kernels from popping evenly.
- Once the popcorn has finished popping, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before adding the sugar mixture. This will help prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
- Be careful not to overcook the sugar mixture. If the sugar is overcooked, it will become hard and brittle.
- Let the candied popcorn cool completely before storing it. This will help prevent the popcorn from becoming sticky.
Conclusion:
Candied popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for parties, movie nights, or any other occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and crunchy treat that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a fun and festive snack, give candied popcorn a try!
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