Chocolate Popcorn Recipe

Name: Chocolate Popcorn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bags Microwave Popcorn, 3 Ounce Size, Popped According To Package Instructions; 2 cups Cashews; 1 cup Milk Chocolate Morsels; 1- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed; 3/4 cups Butter; 3/4 cups Light Corn Syrup; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Instant Coffee Crystals Or Granules; 1 pinch Ground Red Pepper; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda

Servings: persons

2 bags Microwave Popcorn, 3 Ounce Size, Popped According To Package Instructions
2 cups Cashews
1 cup Milk Chocolate Morsels
1- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed
3/4 cups Butter
3/4 cups Light Corn Syrup
3/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Instant Coffee Crystals Or Granules
1 pinch Ground Red Pepper
1- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda

1
Evenly distribute the popcorn and nuts into 2 lightly greased sheet pans.
2
Set aside.
3
Preheat oven to 250 F.
4
Combine chocolate morsels, brown sugar, butter, light corn syrup, salt, instant coffee crystals, and ground red pepper in a heavy saucepan.
5
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
6
Then remove pan from heat, and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda.
7
Pour chocolate mixture over popcorn and nuts and stir well with a lightly greased spatula.
8
Bake at 250 F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
9
Then remove pans from the oven and spread popcorn mixture on a sheet of wax paper to cool.
10
Break up large clumps and store in an airtight container.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bags Microwave Popcorn, 3 Ounce Size, Popped According To Package Instructions, 2 cups Cashews, 1 cup Milk Chocolate Morsels, 1- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Popcorn falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Popcorn

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