Best St Patricks Day Toffee Popcorn Wwhite Chocolate Recipes

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CHOCOLATE TOFFEE POPCORN



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I never developed any skill at the piano. Despite my failings, I persisted for eight ear-shattering years of lessons. Truth be told, I was in it for the snacks -- both of my piano teachers rewarded my terrible playing with treats. Those lessons instilled more than an appreciation of music: a lifelong love of chocolate and toffee popcorn.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 teaspoons vegetable oil
6 tablespoons popcorn kernels
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for the pans
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When it is hot, add the popcorn kernels and cover the pot. Once the popcorn starts to pop, reduce the heat to medium. Hold the lid on the pot and shake the pot until the popping stops. Transfer the popped popcorn to a large bowl and discard any unpopped kernels. Add the pecans.
  • Butter two large rimmed baking sheets. In a medium-sized heavy-bottomed pot with a candy thermometer attached, heat the butter, sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons water over medium heat, swirling the pot occasionally, until the butter has melted. Cook the mixture until the candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F. Then remove the pot from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla. Be careful; it will spatter a bit. Stir in the baking soda.
  • Carefully pour the mixture over the popcorn, and immediately stir the popcorn well to coat it in the warm toffee. Spread the coated popcorn out on the prepared baking sheets, and sprinkle with salt. Let the popcorn stand until it is completely cool.
  • Transfer the chocolate to a double boiler or large heat-proof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water. Melt the chocolate, stirring it occasionally. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • Carefully drop a few pieces of popcorn into the melted chocolate and flip it around with two forks. Lift the coated popcorn out, tap it against the side of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate, and transfer it to the parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with half of the remaining popcorn. Transfer the chocolate-dipped popcorn to the fridge until set, about 20 minutes. Extra chocolate can be cooled, wrapped in plastic, and used again.
  • When the chocolate popcorn has set, toss it with the plain toffee popcorn in a large bowl, and serve. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY WHITE CHOCOLATE POPCORN



St. Patrick's Day White Chocolate Popcorn image

St. Patrick's Day White Chocolate Popcorn is a simple holiday treat made with popcorn, marshmallows, festive sprinkles and white chocolate.

Provided by Amber

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bag popcorn, popped
6 ounces white chocolate candy melts
1/3 cup sprinkles ( I did a mix of rainbow jimmies and green shamrocks)
1 cup marshmallows taken from box of Lucky Charms cereal

Steps:

  • Pop the popcorn in the microwave according to box directions.
  • Place some parchment out on a baking sheet and spread the popcorn out. Remove any kernels.
  • Melt the chocolate by placing in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir and cook another 30 seconds.
  • Stir the chocolate and pour over popcorn.
  • This is hot so be careful! Mix the popcorn and chocolate together.
  • Place the sprinkles and marshmallows on top of popcorn and mix everything together.
  • Let set and serve.

EASY WHITE CHOCOLATE PARTY MIX



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I get rave reviews every time I prepare this crispy combination of cereal, popcorn, pretzels, nuts and candies. Coated in white chocolate, this mix is spectacular for parties and for gift giving. -Rose Wentzel, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 9-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 cups popped popcorn
3 cups Frosted Cheerios
1 package (10 ounces) fat-free pretzel sticks
2 cups milk chocolate M&M's (about 12 ounces)
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits or brickle toffee bits
2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a microwave or heavy saucepan over low heat, melt baking chips with oil; stir until smooth., Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat. Immediately spread onto 2 baking sheets; let stand until set, about 2 hours. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY TOFFEE POPCORN W/WHITE CHOCOLATE



St. Patrick's Day Toffee Popcorn w/White Chocolate image

Toffee is a yummy snack. It's buttery, nutty flavor just melts in your mouth. Drizzling sweet and smooth white chocolate over it, brings this toffee to a new level. We love the festiveness the green food coloring brings to this delicious treat. You could customize the colors based on different holidays, a favorite color, school...

Provided by Nancy Andersen

Categories     Popcorn

Number Of Ingredients 7

about a gallon of popped popcorn
1 1/4 c sugar
2 stick real butter
1/2 c corn syrup, light
1/4 tsp salt
1-2 tsp vanilla
5 drops of food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together the sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt.
  • 2. Boil on medium heat until temperature on a candy thermometer reaches 300 degrees (hard crack).
  • 3. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and green food coloring.
  • 4. Pour the hot toffee over popped popcorn and mix well. After you have mixed it, break it up some and place it on a cookie sheet. Let it cool completely.
  • 5. Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave (COOK ONLY FOR 1 MINUTE OR YOU WILL COOK IT TOO LONG). Stir it until the chips are all smooth. Place it in a sandwich bag and snip a TINY hole in one corner. Drizzle it over the popcorn. Let it set for the chocolate to harden. Store in airtight continer.
  • 6. You can use milk chocolate also or a mixture of both is really good too.

NUTTY TOFFEE POPCORN



Nutty Toffee Popcorn image

"I use holiday tins to deliver this sweetly coated popcorn-nut crunch to family and friends on my Christmas list," notes Glenna Hale of Sceptre, Saskatchewan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield about 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 cups popped popcorn
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 cup whole unblanched almonds, toasted
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine popcorn and nuts. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and cream of tartar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 300°-310° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat; quickly stir in baking soda and extract until mixture is light and foamy. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently. Spread into two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Press gently to flatten. Cool completely. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666 calories, Fat 45g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY POPCORN



St. Patrick's Day Popcorn image

Everyone's eyes will be smilin' when they see this green popcorn. The emerald color gives this snack instant St. Patrick's Day appeal. -Karen Weber, Salem, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
8 to 10 drops green food coloring

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large roasting pan; keep warm in a 250° oven. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 260° (hard-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Stir in food coloring. Drizzle over warm popcorn and toss to coat. Cool. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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