Best Smores Popcorn Snack Mix Recipes

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups store-bought popped popcorn
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups lightly crushed graham crackers
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Vegetable oil cooking spray, for coating the spatula

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats or wax paper.
Place the popcorn, marshmallows, chocolate chips and graham crackers in a large bowl; do not combine yet.
Combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and corn syrup in a medium saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the ingredients are completely combined, about 5 minutes.
Continue to boil the sugar, no longer stirring, until it reaches the firm-ball stage, 245 degrees F, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the sugar from the heat and add the salt and baking soda.
Spray a rubber spatula with cooking spray. Immediately pour the sugar over the popcorn mixture and, using the greased spatula, carefully fold all the ingredients together. Spread the mixture evenly over the prepared baking sheets and bake until lightly browned and crispy and the chocolate and marshmallows are fully melted, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool at least 1 hour in a cool dry place until the chocolate sets.

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 14 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 graham crackers, processed to fine crumbs (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

Heat a large saucepan over high heat for 3 minutes. Add the oil and the popcorn kernels, and cover the pan with a lid. Cook, shaking the pan frequently, until you begin to hear popping. Cook on high for 1 minute more, then lower the heat to medium and continue cooking, shaking the pan, until the popping begins to slow down.
Turn off the heat and pour the popcorn into a large bowl. Toss with the melted butter, salt and graham cracker crumbs. Add the marshmallows and toss again. Spread the mixture out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with the chocolate. Toss gently to incorporate. Set aside until the chocolate hardens, about 1 hour. Store in an airtight container.