Scrumptious Candy Bar Popcorn Snack
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This Scrumptious Candy Bar Popcorn Snack makes a delicious snack that is impossible not to eat. It looks fancy but is so simple to make. It’s perfect for any occasion.
Hey honey, where did all of the leftover Halloween candy go? Ahhh into this Scrumptious Candy Bar Popcorn Snack!
We generally take whatever we have left after Halloween to my husband’s office, where it’s demolished within seconds. If you can visualize a school of piranha’s moving in for the kill, you wouldn’t be too far off. 
I usually only buy the candy that we wouldn’t mind having leftover. I don’t know how smart that is but I don’t have any trouble getting rid of it.
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Scrumptious Candy Bar Popcorn
Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips milk chocolate, semi-sweet or your choice
- 1 cup chopped candy bars
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a large bowl, measure out 12 cups of popped popcorn. I used a store variety that was lightly salted, so I didn’t add any additional salt. I also put the popcorn into a large rectangular foil pan that is suitable for roasting turkeys. Just an idea if you don’t have giant dishes at home.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the butter, brown sugar corn syrup and salt (if using). Bring to a boil and stir continuously. Next boil without stirring for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture is a deep golden color. Remove from the heat and carefully stir in baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will bubble.
- Slowly pour the mixture over the popcorn in a thin stream. Stir to coat. Place the popcorn on one or two large baking sheet(s) that has been lined with parchment paper. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
- When popcorn is cool, break into pieces. Be careful so you don’t end up with popcorn dust! Melt the chocolate chips. I use a double boiler, but you can do it however it works for you. Drizzle chocolate over the popcorn. Stir in the candy bars. Let the popcorn sit until the chocolate hardens. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
This snack was a hit. It would also go over well for a holiday open house, tailgating, or for when munching is required. Put it in cute cupcake liners and your guests can help themselves too. The possibilities are endless! For a fun activity put bowls of mixes in bowls and let the kids make their own concoction. It’s a great way to get the kids to use up that leftover Halloween candy too.
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Oh my gosh, Julie! These candy bar popcorn looks right up my alley! And it’s perfect for gifting too!
You are right Andrea! It’s so simple, but dressed up looks ready for gifting or partying! Thank you for visiting!
That looks great! I love the pictures. 🙂
Thank you Ana! Easy and yummy. My favorite!
Thank you Ana! It is a great treat. It’s very addicting too. Enjoy your day!
I’m already addicted!
It is very addicting. I sent leftovers to my husbands work. Better their hips than mine! 🙂 Thank you so much for visiting!
Oh my goodness… you must have been incredibly popular with your fellow meeting attendees! My kids would adore this concoction! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Fiesta Friday!
Thank you MB! It was a great FF this week. The popcorn was delicious!
I’m not a big fan of regular popcorn, I find it kind of boring, but I am ALL OVER these spruced up versions! This is definitely a great way to use up leftover candy, but I wouldn’t think twice about going out and buying snickers especially for this! I can just imagine this went down really well at your meeting too
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday 🙂
Thank you Michelle! Also, thanks for cohosting a great FF!
Did you say candy and is that a snickers bar I see? Gene’s favorite! I love candy but not popcorn (Gene use to fix it for dinner if I did not cook or he was not very hungry). However, I know a lot of people who would love your recipe – that is one reason I cook, to please our family and friends and this would make them very happy 🙂
Thank you Judi! I promptly sent leftovers to John’s office. I knew I wasn’t going to be able to resist over indulging on it. 🙂
I have been staring at your popcorn for the longest time! Happy Fiesta Friday!
It is addicting Aruna! I would gladly share mine. 🙂
Wow superlucious munchies Julie. … feel like extending my hands to grab one….
Awe Chitra. I would gladly share with you. Have a great weekend!
Wow, this is such a cool idea! Great way to use that Halloween candy 😀
This would be inhaled in seconds in my house! Thanks for this decadent recipe! 😀
I absolutely love caramel corn, especially when there is some sort of chocolate drizzle. Yours looks so good with the addition of snickers! Can I ask you a question? Does it come out chewy or crunchy? I was just curious about that. Thanks so much for sharing this, Julie!
Believe it or not, the texture of the popcorn doesn’t change so it isn’t overly chewy or crunchy. I think it’s because you put it in the oven right away, and it is truly a drizzle of flavor not a soaking that many caramel corn recipes are. Does that help?
Popcorn is my weakness. This looks great. Happy FF!
Yeeeeah, why don’t you just make me an entire batch of this popcorn. All for me. No sharing. Not with this.
This looks amazing Julie. Well done, you 😉
Those popcorn mixtures are pricey in stores. Nice work!
Thank you Patti! They taste better without that sprayed on flavor that you get in the store too. Have a great weekend!
Oh my goodness that looks so good! I have a peanut butter popcorn recipe. This looks so yummy though.
Peanut butter popcorn Alissa? Oh please share! Thank you so much for visiting!
I’m in love with this!!!
It is a keeper. You can put holiday colored candies in it or chop up your favorite. Thanks for stopping by!
I love simple dishes that look so fancy. Great use of that leftover candy!
Or your favorite candy. Thanks for stopping by Jamie!
Mmmmmmm…..! 😀
This sounds SO good!! I can only imagine how addicting it is 😉
The individual servings was best for me that’s for sure. I sent a bowl of it to my husbands office and it came home empty that afternoon. I didn’t want it in the house! I am weak 🙂 .
No wonder this disappeared quickly! Oh my…popcorn with with all of that ooey gooey goodness…I think I’m in love! 😉
Oh my goodness, Julie, I just gained weight thinking about this! Seriously, though, I know this was a huge hit in your office! It definitely would be at mine!
Thanks Tracey! It is so easy, and in little servings like this looks much more impressive than what it actually is! 🙂 Thanks for stopping!
This looks so awesome Julie!! Can I grab one
You know I would gladly share!
That popcorn looks fabulous, great photographs too!
Thank you Anna! I really appreciate that comment. I am trying to learn more on photography.
Sinfully delicious
Great use for leftover candy for sure!