Best Sweet Salty Popcorn Bars Recipes

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SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN BARK



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups of G.H. Cretors Organic Simply Salted Popcorn
1 lb. dark chocolate
¼ cup toffee bits
½ cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper so it overhangs the edges. Place the chocolate in heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until melted. Remove from heat. Reserve 1/2 cup melted chocolate, for drizzling.
  • Pour remaining chocolate onto prepared baking sheet and spread evenly. Top evenly with popcorn, dried cherries and toffee bits. Drizzle reserved chocolate on top.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chocolate is set. Remove from pan and peel off the parchment paper. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

SWEET 'N' SALTY POPCORN



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"This popcorn recipe is a family favorite on weekend movie nights, thanks to the classic salty and sweet flavor!" Hilary Kerr, Hawks, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 cups air-popped popcorn
1 tablespoon butter
5 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; whisk in the pudding mix, corn syrup, vanilla and salt until smooth. , Microwave, uncovered, for 45 seconds or until bubbly. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat. Spread in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray., Bake at 250° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp, stirring once. Remove popcorn from pans to waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET & SALTY POPCORN



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There's nothing like making memories with grandkids in the kitchen and seeing their excited, happy faces while they help. - Diane Smith, Pine Mountain, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 cups popped popcorn
1 cup broken miniature pretzels
1 cup candies of your choice, such as Almond Joy pieces or milk chocolate M&M's
1 cup chopped dried pineapple
10 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels, candies and pineapple. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat., Immediately spread onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN



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For a big crunch that kids will love, try this munchable snack mix from Shirley Engstrom of Genoa, Nebraska. A light sweet coating makes this combination of popcorn, crispy cereal and salty peanuts hard to resist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield about 5-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 quarts popped popcorn
4 cups Cheerios
4 cups Corn or Rice Chex
2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; mix well. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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