This past weekend my husband and I went to the movies.
What is so brilliant about this is there was no animation.
Adult actors actually performing, not just lending their voice to a cartoon bird.
A movie where I didn’t have to wear 3D glasses.
A movie where Ryan Gosling gratuitously goes shirtless.
A movie where I didn’t have to worry about Icees spilling or popcorn sharing.
It was nice.
But while distracted by all the Gosling abs I unconsciously consumed about a week’s worth of calories that a bag of movie theater popcorn contains.
I am convinced that the nasty fake butter drizzle that goes on top is the devil’s nectar.
Like the popcorn doesn’t have enough calories and saturated fat by itself I make the solid choice to drizzle more cellulite juice on top.
I blame Gosling. He and his 6 pack made my mind all screwy.
I left the movie, not with a stronger resolve to do more sit ups…no, of course that’s not what I did.
I made the very rational decision to one up the popcorn situation…I had done my research in good will and felt obligated to help the world, not with my chiseled abs, but with a perfected popcorn.
Choose your battles, folks.
First you need to pop your corn. I use an air popper.
Then you need to make your caramel.
Butter + Brown Sugar + Corn syrup = Delicious
Boil it for 5 minutes…no scary candy thermometer involved. Rejoice!
Then make your popcorn happy…
Transfer it onto some wax paper and sprinkles with your peanuts and make sure all your corn is coated.
Now bake it up for a little over an hour at 200°
Giving it a nice stir every 15 minutes.
While the popcorn is baking get out your Snickers. I used 30 “Fun Size” Snickers…but honestly you can use however many you want. The more the merrier.
Give ‘em a coarse chopping.
When the popcorn is done add in your Snickers and stir them in evenly.
Pop the popcorn back in the oven for 3 minutes just enough time to melt the Snickers to the popcorn.
Transfer the popcorn back to the wax paper and spread out to cool…and you could stop here. I wouldn’t be mad.
But if you WANT, you could drizzle some melted chocolate on top.
It makes the popcorn happy…trust me.
Let the chocolate set..if you are able to show restraint…or eat it warm, really it’s fine.
When it’s set serve it up with a side of Gosling.
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Recipe: Snickers Popcorn
Ingredients
- 8 quarts air popped corn (about 2 cups of kernels)
- 1 cup salted butter
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 30 “Fun Size” Snickers bars coarsely chopped
- 3 oz melted semi sweet chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°
- Over medium heat boil butter, brown sugar, salt and corn syrup for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in your baking soda.
- Pour over your popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Transfer to waxed paper lined counter and sprinkle peanuts on top. Stir until all is coated evenly.
- Transfer popcorn into a large roasting pan and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and stir in your coarsely chopped Snickers. Return to oven for 3 more minutes so the Snickers begin to melt slightly into the popcorn.
- Remove from pan and transfer popcorn back to wax paper to cool.
- Drizzle melted chocolate on top of popcorn if desired.
- Let set and store in an airtight container.
Quick notes
adapted from Paula Deen’s Caramel Corn
Preparation time: 10 minute(s)
Cooking time: 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
Have a great day! And if you’re looking for another fun Snicker’s Recipe check out these delicious looking brownies from Bakers Royale
Hi! I’m Shelly and I’m an addict. Of the buttercream sort. I started this site a few years ago as a way to justify my sugary, buttery obsession with desserts. It has worked out well for me so far, because as it turns out you guys all love sugary, buttery desserts too! It feels good to know you are not alone, doesn’t it? 
OMG, OMG, OMG… seriously?! YOU ARE A GENIUS!
What a fun snack!
My husband would go nuts for this! I love the new layout!
This looks and sounds SINFULLY delicious Shelly!!
Utter brilliance. If I’m gonna sacrifice my caloric intake in the name of popcorn, it should be for something as completely delicious as this will surely be!
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Okay, you already had me at the part where you melt the snickers into the popcorn but then you drizzled it with extra chocolate! You are evil, now I won’t be able to stop thinking about this popcorn.
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Popcorn YES
Snickers YES
Brown Sugar concoction YES!
This looks SO GOOD!!! I think I am going to make these into cute little baggies for Halloween! Thanks for the recipe!
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Shelly, you are baaaaaaaaad!!!
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Oh am just drooling here. Looks so simple yet gorgeous…
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I’m going to weigh 500# because of this blog… and I think I’m okay with that.
Wow! Looks sooooo good. Thanks for sharing!
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Hello yoga pants. I can feel my jeans getting tighter just reading about this delicious popcorn!
Whew, that popcorn looks like it could be deadly! I love snacks like this, so delicious yet easy to make. Great recipe!
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You are evil… pure evil!
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I want this in the worst way.
This, and Ryan Gosling.
Cookbook Queen recently posted..Banana Pudding Milkshake
OH MY GOODNESS!!! I would be in heaven eating these, love snickers!!! I am going to have to make sure I try these!!
Carsedra – Sweet Tooth Desserts recently posted..Hello Kitty – Cookie Platter
Okay, well first I was distracted by the Gosling abs, but then you pulled me in with SNICKERS POPCORN?!
You should bill me, because I’m so going to use this as my next bribery food for the boys.
LOVE THIS!!!!
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Abs are overrated, this looks amazing!
My day is truly happier now!!
Oh yes . . . HELLO!
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My Husband is going to love this recipe!!! Thanks for sharing ;0)
Chele recently posted..A Letter To Caterpillar’s
oh yum, salty sweet treats are my favorite!
Diane {Created by Diane} recently posted..Crock Pot Boneless Beef Short Ribs with Lexington BBQ Slaw
Sinful I tell ya and also perfect? My mind though is rushing to Junior Mints…I loved popcorn with them…and no cutting involved! Oh My YUM!
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Junior Mints would be great!
I don’t know what I want more this popcorn or ryan gosling. Yum to both.
The thing is, I feel like at least these are calories well spent. Go big or go home.
Joanne recently posted..Whole Wheat Zucchini Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
That popcorn looks delicious, BUT:
(Please read this in a helpful, friendly tone from a smiling, friendly person rather than someone being mean and/or nasty. :O) Because I AM that friendly, happy, smiling person… see: :O) … told ya!)
You DO know that studies have shown that eating sugar is FAR worse for you than eating saturated fat, right? So, you actually do yourself a greater disservice by eating the sugar-filled popcorn you made at home than eating the theatre popcorn. The body actually NEEDS fat to survive, and saturated fat (in moderation, of course) is necessary for a healthy body, too.
Don’t believe me? :O) Look it up. There are thousands of articles online that show this true fact. Imagine MY happy surprise that coconut oil (and the theatre-popped popcorn made with it) are actually much more healthy than we were falsely led to believe! As a matter of fact, the vegetable oil now commonly used in fast food, etc… is actually cancer-causing and UNhealthy!
Oh, I believe you…just know that everything I write is done with a wink…
and I would have to say that there is not much on my site that I would deem “healthy”…that’s not the goal.
The goal is sugar filled recipes to indulge in once and a while.
Have a great day
Oh lordy, this looks soo perfect for movie night!
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I want to make this. But I don’t think I should. I think I’m going to a movie next week and I have a really large purse. Hmmm….
liquid movie theater popcorn butter = the devils nectar. Pretty much the perfect description. Snickers popcorn = perfect sweet/salty/movie/anytime of the day treat!!!!
looks amazing. but HOW is this healthier than movie theatre popcorn ?
oh, it’s totally not
but I decided that if I were gonna go THERE, I would take it all the way
I was beginning to wonder the same myself! I don’t know if I could wait that long for it; I think I’d make do with the caramel and peanuts!
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hell ya this looks fantastic and if I wanted healthy I would read richard simmons’ blog…if he had one.
Oh! My! Word!!!!
I really think you need to move to Nashville and become my BFF and neighbor!
This looks heavenly.
Shannon recently posted..Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Curd & Lemon Buttercream
You are killin’ me women! Caramel on popcorn is my faaaavorite…. and with Snickers?! *dies*
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Calories be damned! This looks amazing! I am stopping at the store for snickers on my way home from work. At least now I know what I am having for dinner!! LOL! THANKS!!
Jen of My Tiny Oven recently posted..Homemade Ranch Dressing
Looks amazing even without the snickers!
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Oh – you are evil….this is incredible!
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I love you
Oh girl, now this is trouble. Addictive popcorn you have here. You had me at caramel.
Wow, I want to make a bunch of this all for myself! I guess i’ll have to share the second batch I make with my hubby
This is awesome!
They should make some sort of NOBEL Peace Prize for dessert makers. You’ve officially made the world a sweeter place!
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Oh dear, I’m in BIG trouble, I mean REALLY BIG trouble!!!
You are one dangerous woman! I make your stuff all the time, which may have something to do with why I can’t lose weight! This recipe may send me into a new pants size, but what a way to go! You are awesome!
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If I lived at your house I would be so happy!
I think I may be in love …
chocolate
popcorn
carmel
more chocolate drizzled
heavenly!
I’m making this for lunch
Jo
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Woah, does this look amazing. Gourmet popcorn is so expensive these days, but what a great recipe to make your own. Any idea on how many servings this would be?
Alysha @ShesOnTheRun
A LOT!
It makes 8 quarts of popcorn, so depending on your serving size….32 cups
This is a dream right…lol Looks amazing and so creative, two of my favorite foods
Found you via Buns In The Oven, lovely blog, new follower!
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Thank you….Thank You…..THANK YOU.
That sounds amazing … I just pinned it and I’ll definitely try it soon. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, wow, and wow! I am so going to have to make this SOON! Looks amazing!
Jill recently posted..Fudge Brownie Cheesecake
The movie theater popcorn always gets me too, although yours certainly looks better
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oh my goodness, this looks amazing. trying this out for our next movie date night!
Oh my goodness! This looks absolutely amazing. I love popcorn and snickers! Perfect combination. Thanks for sharing. I hope you don’t mind, but I would love to share this with my FB readers and I gave it a stumble for you!
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Thanks so much! Share away!
Devil’s nectar….Perfect description! LOL
As for your snickers popcorn….now that’s some serious movie watching popcorn! And yes definitely have to drizzle with extra chocolate because nobody wants unhappy popcorn now do they!
(hollers at the kids to get in the car for an emergency snicker run)
Oh my lord, what a sinful dessert. I just ate an entire bag of popcorn, but if I had only seen this first…
You are the devil, woman. Well, the devil for my healthy diet.
Keep the temptations coming!
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HA! There’s always a next time
This recipe makes me want to hug you.
The most awesome recipe ever! Gotta try it as soon as I get back from the store!!
Thanks a million.
and I thought peanut butter M&Ms mixed into my popcorn made me happy?? ARGH! It will never be enough again!
I found a picture of this recipe on pinterest and followed it here and printed it. Sounds so yummy!
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Just made this deliciousness! I’m putting it in cute jars to give away as Christmas gifts to neighbors, friends, etc. Thanks so much for the great recipe!!! It tastes AMAZING!!!!!
I didn’t quite read the recipe well and was surprised at how much it makes! Next time I might half it because I had popcorn spilling out everywhere. But that’s okay, that just meant I had to keep eating it.
By the way, how long do you think this would keep for?
I can’t wait to try this! It sounds amazing!!! My “plan” is to make it this weekend and put it in cute baskets for teacher gifts. Any tips??? I’m most concerned about making the caramel. ***And of course this isn’t healthy…seriously!!! It is popcorn and Snickers Bars!!!!! If ya want healthy, eat an apple!!!!!
Just make sure you keep it airtight so it doesn’t get chewy
I’m glad that I’m not the only one who is crazy about popcorn AND Gosling…what a hunk!
My daughter brought this snicker popcorn home from her boyfriends on Christmas Eve, oh my, it is sooooo good. I couldn’t wait to get the recipe.
So glad you liked it!!
I was wondering how to make hot.chocolate popcorn and your recipe came right up! Gotta try it this weekend….but you are Funny….really Funny. Thanks for a lift in my boring day!!!!
How yum!!! I’ll have to try this!
Love this. Saw it on Pinterest. I will have to try it for my daughters Valentines day treats at school.
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You are my favorite person!! You like to see Ryan Gosling shirtless AND you make Snickers popcorn. * Swoon*
Holy Cow…don’t take this the wrong way but I think I want to marry you for providing a recipe that combines two of my most favorite treats on earth. Hot diggity dog diggity this beyond fantabulous! NOM! NOM! YUMMILICIOUS~