Monday, June 24, 2013

The Best Ways To Make Chocolate Covered Popcorn

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.

First, spray a big baking pan with some non-stick cooking spray. Butter flavored cooking spray is a good choice. Next, pour about 10 cups of popped corn into the baking pan. It is best to use air-popped corn because it is considered to be the healthiest type you can eat and does not leave residue from the oil. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Do not make the oven too hot.

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 you choose not to bake, or if your oven makes your kitchen too hot, try the no-bake variation of the recipe. It is easy to make and just as tasty as baking. Start by spraying cooking spray into a large bowl. Then, pour about 12 cups of popped corn into the bowl, or more, if you want extra.

Next, melt some butter, about a tablespoon, over medium heat on the stove. Mix in 1/4 cup of corn syrup and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. You can choose whatever cocoa powder you wish, either milk cocoa powder or rich dark chocolate powder. Then, add 3 tablespoons of skim or whole milk, whichever you prefer, and a dash 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 spice up the recipe a bit, try adding nuts, such as peanuts or chocolate covered walnuts, to your popcorn after you have prepared it. You can also melt white or dark chocolate for added flavor and drizzle it over the chocolate covered popcorn. This is a tasty treat for people who want a snack that combines salty and sweet flavor. You can take it with you to work, school, or in your travels.




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