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Decadent Snickers Popcorn Delight

Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with our Snickers popcorn recipe. A mouthwatering snack that’s impossible to resist!

snickers popcorn recipe

Have you ever found yourself hopelessly hovering between choosing a salty snack or succumbing to the siren call of the sweet shelf?

Well, hold onto your hats (and your snack bowls), because we’re about to mash up salty, sweet, and chocolaty in the best possible way. Welcome to the ultimate guide to making Snickers popcorn!

Picture a movie night. You’re settled in, and the big screen is calling. But what’s that movie without the perfect snack? Popcorn is a given, but not just any popcorn. This isn’t a night for plain old butter and salt.

No, tonight, we’re going gourmet with a recipe that takes your basic popcorn up about ten notches on the deliciously ridiculous scale. Enter my Snickers popcorn recipe.

hand holding some snickers popcorn

Why Snickers, you ask? Because Snickers doesn’t just bring chocolate to the party – it brings peanuts, nougat, and caramel too. Each element adds a layer of flavor that, when combined with popcorn, creates a symphony in your mouth.

It’s also the perfect snack to share with friends and family, assuming you’re feeling generous. It’s a show-stopper for parties, a unique edible gift for friends, or just a way to upgrade your snack drawer to legendary status.

So, grab your popcorn kernels, raid your candy stash, and let’s get popping! Trust me, with this popcorn recipe in your arsenal, you’ll never look at movie night the same way again.

snicker popcorn

Are you ready to try this recipe? Here’s what you’re going to need.

Ingredients

  • 12 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
  • 1 cup unsalted peanuts
  • 1 cup Snickers candy bars, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Snickers candy bars, diced

Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
popcorn with snickers

Keep the popcorn in an airtight container and it will last for quite awhile – I would say up to two weeks.

Get the printable recipe card for this treat below:

popcorn with snickers

Snickers Popcorn

Discover the ultimate snack: Snickers popcorn! This easy recipe combines crunchy, sweet, and salty for a truly irresistible treat.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups

Ingredients

  • 12 cups popped popcorn about 1/2 cup un-popped kernels
  • 1 cup unsalted peanuts
  • 1 cup Snickers candy bars chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Snickers candy bars diced

Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Pop the popcorn and remove any un-popped kernels.
    12 cups popped popcorn
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn, peanuts, and chopped Snickers pieces. Set aside.
    1 cup unsalted peanuts, 1 cup Snickers candy bars
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Allow it to boil for 4-5 minutes without stirring. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up.
    1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn mixture and gently stir to coat evenly.
  • Spread the popcorn mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out into an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.
    Spread the popcorn out on the baking sheet
  • Once the popcorn is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately scatter the chopped candy bars over the top. Let it cool.
    2 Snickers candy bars
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the popcorn.
    1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • Allow the chocolate to set for about 30 minutes or until firm.
    cookie sheet of snickers popcorn

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

Did you enjoy this tasty dessert popcorn? Let me know in the comments! I’d love for you to check out these other easy and no bake recipes:

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