Best Chocolate Popcorn Bars Recipes

CHOCOLATE PEANUT PRETZEL POPCORN BARS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Line a 9x13-inch (22 x 33) cm baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, puffed rice, peanuts, and pretzels.
• In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until the brown sugar dissolves, stirring frequently to avoid burning, 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture to come to a low boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pot from the heat.
• Pour the honey and brown sugar mixture over the popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dry ingredients are well coated and beginning to stick together.
• Once the mixture comes together and has cooled slightly, add ½ cup (85 G) of the chocolate chips, mixing well to incorporate. Some of the chocolate may melt, but that's okay!
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using lightly moistened hands, press the mixture into the baking dish in an even layer.
• Top with the remaining ¼ cup (40 G) chocolate chips and more pretzels.
• Set aside in a cool place for 1 hour to set, then cut into 12 bars.
• Enjoy!

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch baking pan and large bowl with cooking spray.
• Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Remove all unpopped kernels. Combine popped corn, cranberries, morsels and almonds in bowl.
• Place marshmallows and butter in 8-cup glass measure. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes or until smooth when stirred. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss until coated evenly. Place in pan. Moisten hands with water; press mixture evenly into pan. Allow to cool. Cut into 24 bars.

CHOCOLATE POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• Heat chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
• You can also do this in the microwave.
• Pour over the popcorn in a large bowl.
• Stir until the popcorn is evenly coated in chocolate.
• Press the mixture firmly in an ungreased rectangular pan.
• Refrigerate one hour or until chocolate is firm.
• Cut into 2-1/4 x 2 inch bars.
• Refrigerate remaining bars.

MARSHMALLOW POPCORN BARS WITH CHOCOLATE CANDIES

Steps:

• Spray large bowl, rubber spatula and 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Remove all unpopped kernels and place popped corn in bowl.
• Place marshmallows and butter in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes or until marshmallows melt and mixture blends when stirred.
• Pour marshmallow mixture over popped corn; toss with rubber spatula to coat. Carefully stir in chocolate pieces. Moisten hands with water; press mixture into dish. Cool completely. Cut into 24 bars.