Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our collection of chocolate-covered popcorn and caramel corn recipes inspired by the beloved Boy Scouts. These sweet and crunchy treats are perfect for snacking, parties, or gifts. Dive into the irresistible combination of rich chocolate and fluffy popcorn, or tantalize your taste buds with the buttery goodness of caramel corn. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in crafting delectable treats that will satisfy any sweet craving. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, these recipes are sure to become your go-to favorites. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey together!
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CHOCOLATE COVERED POPCORN (BOY SCOUTS COPYCAT) CARAMEL CORN
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
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-COVERED POPCORN
From the book, Caramel Knowledge. I'm not a huge plain or even buttered popcorn fan, but if it's dressed up with something gooey and sweet, then I'm so very there! Cooling time not included in preparation time.
Provided by Recipe Junkie
Categories Candy
Time 10m
Yield 1 bowl popcorn
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a couple of baking sheets with waxed paper.
- Pop the popcorn.
- Salt and pour into a large bowl.
- As best you can, remove any of the kernels that didn't get popped. [Very important for tooth saftey!].
- Melt the chocolate and pour it over the still-warm popcorn.
- Toss thoroughly, using two very large spoons.
- Using the spoons, spread the coated popcorn onto the waxed paper covered pans and cool int he refrigerato until the chocolate has set.
- Break apart any big clumps before you pour the chocolate popcorn into a bowl to serve.
CHOCOLATE-COVERED CARAMEL CORN
Looking for a crunchy snacks idea? Then check out this chocolate and caramel popcorn recipe.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 3h50m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200°F. Remove any unpopped kernels from popcorn. In very large roasting pan or very large bowl, place popcorn and nuts, or divide popcorn and nuts between 2 ungreased 13x9-inch pans.
- In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking 5 minutes without stirring; remove from heat. Stir in baking soda until foamy.
- Pour sugar mixture over popcorn mixture; toss until evenly coated. If using bowl, transfer mixture to 2 ungreased 13x9-inch pans. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on foil or cooking parchment paper. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In medium bowl, place 3 cups popcorn mixture. In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Drizzle chocolate evenly over 3 cups popcorn mixture; toss gently to thoroughly coat popcorn. Spread in single layer on foil or cooking parchment paper. Cool about 2 hours or until chocolate is firm. Add chocolate-covered popcorn mixture to remaining popcorn mixture; toss gently to combine. Store tightly covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
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
Make and share this Chocolate Covered Caramel Corn recipe from Food.com.
Provided by andypandy
Categories Candy
Time 1h10m
Yield 7 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare Caramel Corn:.
- Combine brown sugar, butter, syrup and salt in a saucepan.
- Boil 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the baking soda and vanilla.
- Stir well and then pour over popped corn in a large roaster.
- If you have to put into two large tinfoil buttered roasters, it will be easier to stir in two pans.
- Bake in oven at 250 degrees for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Pour onto waxed paper and cool.
- Break up into pieces.
- Chocolate Coating:.
- Melt chips, marshmallows, butter and water for about four minutes in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- You can do this on the stove top too, just melt until very smooth.
- Place the cooled caramel corn and peanuts, if using, in a large roasting pan or on a large cookie sheet, single layer, and drizzle chocolate over lightly. Using a baggy with the corner snipped off, will help drizzling the coating over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 953.7, Fat 51.3, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 763.5, Carbohydrate 128.3, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 86.6, Protein 4.8
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-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
CHOCOLATE STOUT CARAMEL CORN
Red Hot Holiday Trends - Stout beer, roasted almonds and plenty of milk chocolate chunks make this caramel popcorn an irresistible snack.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 1h55m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 300°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, place popcorn and almonds; set aside.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat beer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 6 minutes. Pour into glass liquid measuring cup to confirm measure. Add back to saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, syrup and butter. Cook over medium heat until bubbly around edges, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; cook about 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy. Remove from heat; carefully stir in salt. Pour over popcorn mix in bowl; toss until evenly coated. Spread popcorn mixture in pans.
- Bake 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, to caramelize mixture. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Break into pieces; stir in chocolate. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use fresh popcorn for the best results. Popcorn that is a few days old will be less crispy and may not hold the caramel coating as well.
- Make sure the caramel is cooked to the correct temperature. If the caramel is not cooked long enough, it will be too soft and runny. If the caramel is cooked too long, it will be too hard and brittle.
- Work quickly when coating the popcorn with the caramel. The caramel will start to set quickly, so you need to work quickly to get all of the popcorn coated.
- If you are having trouble getting the caramel to coat the popcorn evenly, you can try using a silicone spatula to help stir the popcorn and coat it with the caramel.
- Once the popcorn is coated with the caramel, spread it out on a baking sheet and let it cool completely. This will help to prevent the popcorn from sticking together.
- Once the popcorn is cool, you can melt the chocolate and drizzle it over the popcorn. You can also add any other toppings you like, such as nuts, sprinkles, or candy.
Conclusion:
Chocolate-covered popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of chocolate-covered popcorn that will be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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