Best 9 Sweet And Sassy Popcorn And Nuts Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Sweet and Sassy Popcorn and Nuts recipe collection. This culinary journey takes you through a range of tantalizing treats that combine the irresistible crunch of popcorn and nuts with a medley of sweet and savory seasonings. From the classic combination of caramel and cheddar to the unique blend of buffalo sauce and blue cheese, these recipes offer something for every palate. Whether you're hosting a movie night, a party, or simply seeking a delightful snack, our Sweet and Sassy Popcorn and Nuts recipes are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.

Unlock the secrets of creating perfectly popped popcorn, coated in a luscious caramel glaze and sprinkled with a touch of sea salt for a sweet and salty sensation. Discover the art of crafting a harmonious blend of cheddar cheese powder and cayenne pepper, resulting in a popcorn that packs a punch of flavor. Embark on an adventure with our buffalo sauce and blue cheese-infused popcorn, where the heat of the sauce meets the cooling creaminess of the blue cheese, creating a symphony of bold and contrasting flavors.

For those with a sweet tooth, our chocolate-drizzled popcorn, adorned with chopped nuts and a sprinkle of sea salt, offers a decadent treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the crunch of popcorn. And if you're seeking a healthier alternative, our recipe for air-popped popcorn, tossed in a mixture of melted coconut oil, honey, and cinnamon, delivers a guilt-free snacking experience with a touch of natural sweetness.

With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, our Sweet and Sassy Popcorn and Nuts recipe collection empowers you to elevate your snacking game. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and create memorable moments with these irresistible treats that are sure to become favorites among family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SPICY POPCORN



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup coconut oil
16 cups hot, freshly popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Stir the confectioners' sugar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, cumin and cayenne together in a small bowl. Heat the coconut oil in a very large pot with a lid over medium heat. Add the popcorn and half of the sugar mixture, cover the pot and shake to coat. Add the remaining sugar mixture and continue to shake until well coated. Serve immediately.

SWEET 'N' SALTY POPCORN



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"This popcorn recipe is a family favorite on weekend movie nights, thanks to the classic salty and sweet flavor!" Hilary Kerr, Hawks, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 cups air-popped popcorn
1 tablespoon butter
5 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; whisk in the pudding mix, corn syrup, vanilla and salt until smooth. , Microwave, uncovered, for 45 seconds or until bubbly. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat. Spread in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray., Bake at 250° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp, stirring once. Remove popcorn from pans to waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN WITH ORANGE-BLOSSOM HONEY



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     project, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups popped white popcorn
1 cup salted roasted nuts (one kind, or a mixture), optional
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup orange-blossom honey
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place popcorn and nuts in a large ovenproof bowl, and keep warm in oven. Pour sugar into a small, heavy saucepan and place over medium-low heat. When sugar is melted and a light caramel color, add honey and stir until smooth and liquid. Remove from heat.
  • Take popcorn from oven, sprinkle it with salt, and then pour sugar syrup over it. Using a potholder to steady bowl with one hand, stir quickly, using a large fork, to fluff and coat corn. Spread on baking sheet, and let cool. Break into large pieces and eat as a sweet snack. Store in an airtight tin.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 162, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 101 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams

SWEET & SALTY POPCORN



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There's nothing like making memories with grandkids in the kitchen and seeing their excited, happy faces while they help. - Diane Smith, Pine Mountain, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 cups popped popcorn
1 cup broken miniature pretzels
1 cup candies of your choice, such as Almond Joy pieces or milk chocolate M&M's
1 cup chopped dried pineapple
10 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels, candies and pineapple. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat., Immediately spread onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

POPCORN NUT TREAT



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You need five ingredients to make this special snack mix featuring popcorn, cereal and nuts. The pairing of salty nuts and sweet honey is delicious. -Kay Young, Flushing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield about 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 quarts popped popcorn
3 cups Wheat or Rice Chex
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) salted mixed nuts
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, cereal and nuts. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat butter and honey until butter is melted; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until popcorn is golden brown, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET AND SASSY MIXED NUTS



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These sweet mixed nuts will leave you hot, hot, hot! I gave these out for Christmas last year and got rave reviews. Not just for the holidays, they're great anytime you need a sassy treat!

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 23m

Yield 4 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg white
3 1/2 cups mixed nuts (I use deluxe mixed nuts with no peanuts)
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F and prepare baking sheet. I like to line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, but you can grease your pan if you like.
  • Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and cayenne, set aside.
  • In a bowl large enough to accommodate nuts, whisk the egg white; add nuts, cranberries, sprinkle with sugar mixture and toss to coat. Spread onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container up to a week.

SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN MIX



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
5 cups popcorn
5 cups assorted Japanese rice crackers (not fish flavor)
1 1/2 cups cocktail peanuts
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 1/2 cups wasabi peas
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup dark or light corn syrup
1 stick unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Toss the popcorn, rice crackers, peanuts, sesame seeds and wasabi peas in a large bowl.
  • Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 more minute. Remove from the heat. Carefully stir in the vanilla and baking soda (the caramel will bubble).
  • Pour the hot caramel over the popcorn mixture and stir with a metal spoon. (Don't worry if the caramel is too thick to coat the mix; it will melt in the oven.) Spread on the prepared baking sheets; bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until evenly coated, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN



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For a big crunch that kids will love, try this munchable snack mix from Shirley Engstrom of Genoa, Nebraska. A light sweet coating makes this combination of popcorn, crispy cereal and salty peanuts hard to resist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield about 5-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 quarts popped popcorn
4 cups Cheerios
4 cups Corn or Rice Chex
2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; mix well. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET AND SASSY POPCORN AND NUTS



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A delicious recipe from Chef Christine Merlo. "Brown sugar adds a hint of sweetness to this snack time creation as popcorn and nuts combine for the ultimate crunchy snack. Just when you think the sweet and salty flavors of the popcorn and nuts are the only taste combination, your mouth gets a big surprise as cayenne pepper kicks the flavor up to a whole new level."

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups roasted unsalted nuts (peanuts, mixed, almonds, cashews, or your favorite nut)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup popcorn
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt, for seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water.
  • Heat and stir the mixture until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove the saucepan from the stove.
  • When the mixture has cooled, stir in the nuts to coat with the sugar mixture.
  • Add the salt and cayenne pepper...taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Place a piece of parchment on a baking sheet.
  • Spread the nuts out onto the sheet and place them in the oven to dry.
  • Remove and cool. Set aside until you pop the popcorn.
  • In a pot with high sides and a tight fitting lid, add the oil and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  • Toss in 3 kernels of popcorn and with the lid off, heat the oil and kernels on high heat.
  • When the first two kernels of popcorn have popped, remove the pot from the stove and add the remaining popcorn kernels and place the lid on the pot.
  • Return the pot to the stove and begin shaking the pot constantly until you can not long hear the popcorn pop.
  • Remove the pot from the stove immediately, and carefully pour the popcorn into a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Add the cooled nuts to the popcorn and toss to combine.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.7, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 441.1, Carbohydrate 61.2, Sugar 61

Tips:

  • Choose the right popcorn: It's best to use a popcorn kernel with a high hulling percentage, such as a butterfly or mushroom variety. These kernels will produce a popcorn with a light and airy texture.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your popcorn will taste. This means using real butter, pure vanilla extract, and premium nuts.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When popping the popcorn, make sure to leave enough space for the kernels to move around and pop evenly. Overcrowding the pot will result in unevenly popped popcorn.
  • Keep an eye on the popcorn: Once the popcorn starts popping, keep a close eye on it so that you can remove it from the heat as soon as it's finished. Overcooked popcorn will be tough and chewy.
  • Season the popcorn while it's hot: This will help the seasonings stick to the popcorn and create a more flavorful snack.

Conclusion:

Popcorn and nuts are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little creativity, you can create your own unique popcorn and nut mix that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a sweet and salty treat or a savory snack, there's a popcorn and nut mix out there for you. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, reach for a handful of popcorn and nuts.

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