In case of what, I am not entirely certain, but you know..just in case…
Knowing that a handful of M&M’s is just a few steps away makes me smile… or a spoonful of buttercream….
What?!
You know you wish you had a spoonful of buttercream a few steps away.
If you didn’t wish that, chances are fairly high you wouldn’t be interested in this blog.
Schooled!
I don’t know why I have this love affair with sugary treats…it’s like my love affair with pajamas.
I can’t get enough.
I love pajamas…maybe more than my black yoga pants…gasp!
Ok..I took that too far.
So, in the vein of snacks, check it out…
I will tell you that I didn’t know that I liked Craisins before I made this, but apparently I do.
I’m not much of a fruit in dessert person, plus “Crasins” just sound gross.
BUT, I will tell you, they are delicious in this fun mix.
Granted they are coated in white chocolate…and isn’t everything palatable when it’s coated in white chocolate? But giving Craisins the benefit of the doubt, they tasted good and I don’t think a raisin would have worked as well. Raisins wouldn’t have added that slight tartness you need to cut through the sweet and salty going on.
So high five to the “Craisin”…now, we need to find you a new name.
White Chocolate Popcorn
adapted from Southern Living
2 (3.3 oz bags) microwave buttered popcorn
2 cups salted mixed nuts
2 cups Craisins (dried cranberries)
2 (12 oz bags) white chocolate chips
1 t. cinnamon
Microwave popcorn. Dump into a large bowl.
Remove kernels that didn’t pop.
Add nuts and Craisins.
Melt white chocolate according to directions on package, either in microwave or with a double boiler.
Pour melted chocolate over popcorn/nut mix.
Using 2 jelly roll pans or wax paper covered countertop (a trick my girlfriend taught me) dump popcorn into a thin layer and sprinkle with cinnamon
Let sit until chocolate hardens…about 30 minutes.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
I made this specifically for my husband to take to Poker Night…and I worried it wouldn’t be “dude” food, but apparently I was wrong…I made a massive bowl and he came home with only a little bit left.
So go ahead and snack away…there’s fruit in it, so it’s ok 😉
So go ahead and snack away…there’s fruit in it, so it’s ok 😉
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're not alone, doesn’t it?
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I LOVE my pajamas, too! Comfy pants…yay!
I mouth just started watering when I read salty and sweet. Oh my. My guys like plain ol' salted popcorn, so I'm thinking, a batch all to myself? Yes!
My kids are crazy for craisins. Hah! I bet this would be a big hit.
I can TOTALLY relate to always having sweet treats on hand. I wish I had the gumpshun (spelling?) to get more exercise. Ha!
Talk about taking popcorn to a whole new level – yum!! It looks so addicting!
As soon as I saw this I knew I had to try it! It's really not something I would mess around with at home, but I knew it would be perfect for work. At my restaurant we give an assortment of housemade candies to each table with their check. Every week I do different kinds of candies. Chocolates, caramels, hard candy and with the new popcorn machine the sous chef bought…all kinds of popcorn! I read this post Thursday morning…at 10am I walked into work and pulled out the popcorn maker an white chocolate. I changed the recipe a bit…to… Read more »
This sounds like a great party mix. I'm all in since I love craisins. The name is weird though!
What an interesting mix! Might have to try it…
mmmmm, I love choc covered popcorn!! And with the craisins, I bet this was a delicious snackity snack! Oh, and there is nothing I love more than pajamas!
Man this looks delish! I may need to make some this weekend!
I love to have items on hand just in case too….YOU NEVER KNOW….is what I always say, you never know who will stop by and you'll need it, I guess you just never know!
It looks delicious, I really enjoy popcorn and this sounds yummy, I love tart and sweet and salty all in one, oh you have kicked in my "snack tooth"
That looks AMAZING. Homemade popcorn is my favorite snack in the world, especially with a side of chocolate. So this is perfection for me!
All I can say is YUM!!!
Dude food- ha ha!
At first u was think this would be too sweet for me (don't hate me!) but then I saw there was cinnamon in it- yum!
This looks great! I am a huge popcorn fan.. i often have it for dinner.. and now i can have it for dessert too!
Love the sweet and salty mix!