How To Make Tasty Chocolate Covered Popcorn Snacks

By Lana Bray


If you crave a snack, think about whether you prefer something sweet, or something that is salty. If you cannot decide, perhaps you should try chocolate covered popcorn. This tasty treat may satisfy your cravings for salty and sweet snacks.

To make this treat, spray a big baking pan thoroughly with cooking spray. Butter cooking spray may add some good flavor. Then, add 10 cups of popcorn to the dish. You may want to use air-popped popcorn, due to the fact that it is healthy to eat and does not cause residue from the popcorn oil. Then you must heat the oven to 320 degrees.

Next, combine 1/4 cup of butter with 2 cups of chocolate chips pieces. Add 1 cup of corn syrup and pour the whole mixture in a medium-sized pan. Heat the mixture over medium heat, and be sure to stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil. Be careful not to let it burn or boil over.

Pour the mixture over the popcorn. Stir and toss the mixture thoroughly so that all of it is covered. Bake it for 45 minutes in the oven, while stirring it often. Once you have baked it, allow it to cool completely, before breaking it up into smaller pieces. Store the snack in clean plastic bags or seal-able containers.

If baking does not appeal to you, or if the summer months are too hot to turn on an oven, you may want to try the no-bake version of this recipe instead. This recipe is very easy and equally as tasty as the baked recipe. Begin by spraying a large bowl with some non-stick cooking spray and pouring 12 cups of popped corn into the same bowl.

Melt down some butter over a low heat. A tablespoon of butter should be sufficient. Then, mix 1/4 cup of corn syrup with 3 tablespoons of dry cocoa powder. Either milk chocolate or dark chocolate are good choices. Add to this three tablespoons of skim milk or whole milk. Then add a bit of salt.

Stir together constantly, until the mixture starts to boil. Pour this over your popped corn, toss it all together, and make sure all the pieces are coated well. Then, spread the mixture in a thick layer onto a greased cookie tray. Let this stand for a while until it is completely cool. When the food is ready, bag it up in sandwich bags, or use storage containers.

To add even more flavor to the recipe, you can try adding peanuts, walnuts or cashews after you have prepared it. You can even try melting white chocolate or dark chocolate for added sweetness. Drizzle it on top of the chocolate covered popcorn. This can be a healthy and delicious treat for anyone who likes snacks that offer a combination of salty and sweet tastes. You can eat it anywhere, whether at the office, school or while you are on the road. Always remember, when making any recipe, to use caution and be careful around the stove.




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