National Popcorn Day is right around the corner, January 19, and it’s no wonder why one of America’s favorite snacks has its own holiday.
Does your family have something you constantly have to keep on hand at all times because it’s a go-to snack at your house? Popcorn is that snack for our family. Even our dog loves it! I prefer making popcorn on the stove, while my husband must have the microwavable kind – so we always have both available.
As much as we enjoy our popcorn, I have to admit it can get old. Recently, I was inspired by some of those super fancy looking popcorn advertisements you always see around the holidays and I experimented with my own creations.
Here are three easy-peasy popcorn recipes that will knock the socks off of your family or guests on your next movie night.
Salted Caramel Popcorn
What you’ll need:
- 1 bag of unflavored microwavable popcorn, or ½ cup popcorn kernels plus oil for popping
- Caramel sauce
- Sea salt
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
Directions:
- Pop your popcorn according to package directions.
- Spread the popped popcorn over the parchment lined cookie sheet in an even layer and with little spacing between the popcorn pieces. Let it cool until it is cool to the touch.
- Once the popcorn is cool, drizzle it with the caramel sauce.
- Top off the caramel covered popcorn with sea salt.
- Move the cookie sheet to the refrigerator so the caramel can harden, or for at least an hour.
- When the caramel is hard, remove the cookie sheet from the refrigerator. Use a spatula to break apart the popcorn into individual pieces or small chunks.
- Serve immediately or store the popcorn in an airtight container until it’s time to serve.
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn
- 1 bag of unflavored microwavable popcorn, or ½ cup popcorn kernels plus oil for popping
- Dark chocolate sauce
- Reece’s Pieces
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
Directions:
- Pop your popcorn according to package directions.
- Spread the popped popcorn over the parchment lined cookie sheet in an even layer and with little spacing between the popcorn pieces. Let it cool until it is cool to the touch.
- Once the popcorn is cool, drizzle it with the chocolate sauce.
- Move the cookie sheet to the refrigerator so the chocolate can harden, or for at least an hour.
- When the chocolate is hard, remove the cookie sheet from the refrigerator. Use a spatula to break apart the popcorn into individual pieces or small chunks.
- Transfer the popcorn pieces to a large serving bowl and add in the Reese’s Pieces. Use the spatula to mix them in well.
- Serve immediately or store the popcorn in an airtight container until it’s time to serve.
Munchy Party Mix Popcorn
- 1 bag of unflavored or lightly buttered microwaveable popcorn, or ½ cup popcorn kernels plus oil for popping
- Mini pretzels
- Heath Bars
- Mini marshmallows
- Roasted peanuts
- Spatula
Directions:
- Pop your popcorn according to package directions.
- Pour the popped popcorn into a large serving bowl. Make sure there’s plenty of room left to add in the other ingredients. Let it cool until it is cool to the touch.
- While the popcorn is cooling. Break apart or cut up the heath bar into tiny pieces.
- Add as many mini pretzels, mini marshmallows, roasted peanuts and heath bar bits to the bowl of cooled popcorn. Mix well with the spatula.
- Snack on the popcorn mix right out of the bowl or divide it up in smaller cups and enjoy!
I’d love to know your favorite popcorn treat that I can try out on National Popcorn Day! Share the recipe in the comments or tag us in you picture on Instagram.
