Sweet n Salty Popcorn Candy

Recipe Rating:	2 Ratings5
Categories:	Candies, Nuts, Popcorn, Quick & Easy, For Kids
Collections:	Easter Treats
Keywords:	Thanksgiving, Christmas, halloween
Prep Time:	10 Min
Cook Time:	5 Min

Ingredients

2	bags of microwave popcorn, popped and un-popped kernnels removed
2 c	tiny pretzel twists, broken (not crushed)
1	(24-oz) almond bark, melted
1 c	nuts, your choice, i used cashew halves
1 to 2 c	of you favorite small candies (m&ms, reeses pieces, candy corn, etc)
	sprinkles, optional

Pinched by LadyJ7, and 293 more.

Diane Hopson Smith

Well Seasoned

Pine Mountain, GA (pop. 1,304)

DeeDee2011

Member Since Aug 2011

Diane Hopson's Notes:

This recipe was inspired from a recipe I found on Pinterest. This is my take on the recipe.

You can change up candy and add nuts, raisins, sprinkles, etc... whatever you like. You can change it up to match the different holiday colors.

This is just in time for my 3 little gobblins (grands) to enjoy for Halloween. Well 2 of them will, one is still a little to young. Young or old, I think you will like this treat!

Bet you can't eat just one bite of this sweet and salty treat. Yes, it's addicting!

Hope you enjoy!

Directions

Pop the two bags of popcorn, remove unpopped kernels; add broken pretzel piece and nuts. Stir to mix up good.

In a microwave safe container, melt almond bark on high for 30 second intervals, stir after each interval until just melted. It took about 1 1/2 minutes. Don't over heat or it will seize and become hard.

Pour melted almond bark over popcorn mixture; stir until combined and popcorn is well coated.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and pour coated mixture onto sheet in a single layer. This may take 2 sheets pans depending on size. Or, you could just place parchment paper on your counter if you don't have large baking sheet pans. Sprinkle on your favorite toppings. For Fall I used candy corn, Reeses Pieces and M&M's. You can change the candies to your liking. I would not use any chocolates that would melt easily.

Allow candy to cool completely, break up and store in containers. I used quart canning jars.

NOTE: I chose to sprinkle candy on top rather than stirring in the candy coating because I wanted a brighter and prettier look. You can stir the candy in if you like.

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Diane Hopson Smith DeeDee2011

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Bonnie D. Utahn

Aug 27, 2012

I have made this, a little different though, and make it with whatever I have on hand. But I LOVE the idea of putting it in quart jars, then you have some on hand when you are craving a snack! Good post, Diane!

Diane Hopson Smith DeeDee2011

Aug 27, 2012

Thanks Bonnie! Can't wait to make for the grands! The boys love popcorn!

Nana's Kitchen CinStraw

Aug 28, 2012

Great idea DeeDee...thanks for sharing.

Diane Hopson Smith DeeDee2011

Aug 28, 2012

Thanks Cin!! Still love your popcorn cake!!

Nana's Kitchen CinStraw

Aug 28, 2012

I LOVE POPCORN!!!..always have. I usually eat some everyday.
Love the new puffed popcorn that doesn't have kernnels (Chester's Buttered Puffcorn).
It's used in this recipe...Almond Bark Popcorn
Ingredients:
1 bag puffed corn
9 squares almond bark (about 3/4 of a package)
Directions:
Pour puffed corn into a large bowl. Melt almond bark in thirty second intervals in the microwave until melted. Pour almond bark over the puffed corn. Stir to coat. Pour out onto baking sheet or waxed paper. Let set. Break apart if necessary and store in an airtight container.
www.macaroniandcheesecake.c...
Now is that simple and easy or what!!!

SK Hunter skhunter51

Aug 28, 2012

What a nice little twist...would be great for Halloween also.

Dana R DRamsey

Aug 28, 2012

Diane my sister in law makes this for her kids and I snitched some last year and boy is it ever addicting! I asked her for the recipe and she said it was in her head. Well now I have it! Can't wait to make this for my grandchildren!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome!!!!! Thank you!

Diane Hopson Smith DeeDee2011

Aug 28, 2012

Cin I'll have to check out the Chesters Popcorn, don't think I've seen it before. Would be great to find popcorn with NO kernels!!

I love popcorn, it is so addicting!!

Dana, glad you have the recipe and can make it for your grands...you can change it up with different candies...fun!!

Dana R DRamsey

Aug 28, 2012

Yes Diane this is going to be so much fun!!!!!!!!! I'm getting the ingredients this week and going to make it for them! Thank you again! So happy I have my own copy of the recipe!

Nana's Kitchen CinStraw