I’m not sure when my love for popcorn began but whenever it did start, it got deep pretty fast. And we’re talking hardcore popcorn snobbery, like, I refuse to eat microwave popcorn hipster snobbery. Were you to offer me the opportunity to go to the movies simply to buy popcorn and candy and not watch the movie but go home with popcorn and candy…I would be all about it. Makes perfect sense to me. The more I contemplate it…is it possible to have a corn addiction?
My sister used to get grossed out by the way I eat certain foods I love. I’m all about food combining and I never take a bite without a drink. Completely unashamed. There is just no understanding she has for taking two separate food items and shoving them into my mouth and then taking a drink simultaneously. So here I would be at the movies with a handful of popcorn shoved into my mouth…but not too much because I need room for chocolate-covered raisins (maybe 3 pieces because you want that perfect blend of sweet and salty but not too sweet). Yes, this is a science. Yes, I’m actually writing a post on this. Then as if the mouthful could not get any better, a swish of Sprite comes in simultaneously and, Yehaw! Repeat, repeat, repeat until nothing is leftover and all organs in my body hurt. This is probably the reason why this recipe works perfectly for me (and anyone else who is a self-proclaimed corn addict). Instead of two separate bites, it’s better to take vegan candy cars and popcorn, melt them together and love life simultaneously.
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- 1/2 c. organic corn kernels
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 2 Twilight Bars, chopped up
- 5 Cocomel’s salted caramels
Instructions
- Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the corn kernels and coat with oil. Cover with a lid.
- Shake the pan every 30 seconds to keep the kernels from burning. The kernels, once heated, will be begin to pop continuously. Listen closely because once the popping kernels have a couple of seconds in between pops, it is ready to be taken away from the heat.
- Melt the caramels and chopped up candy bars in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-20 second increments (or over a small saucepan on the stove) until just melted.
- Pour the melted mix on top of the popcorn and stir with a wooden spoon until completely combined.
- Allow to set on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Wait, you’re still here? I thought for sure the concept of melted candy bars, caramel and popcorn would be enough to send you to the kitchen…
Cara is no longer here. She just ran to make popcorn. Please leave her a message after the beep. Beep.
Sharita
October 6, 2014 at 9:09 amAnother awesome entry!! And just a quick side note…popcorn is and EXCELLENT source of fiber…so…you can just remind yourself of that as you sit enjoying this yummy treat!!! And chocolate…well we all know it’s good for the soul!!! Have a happy week!!!
Cara
October 9, 2014 at 7:06 amHAHA! Sharita…I love the way you think. You are my kind of gal 😉
Jessica DeMarra
October 1, 2014 at 5:24 amDid you just cover popcorn in melted chocolate bars?? Yeah you did and I am digging right in!
Cara
October 9, 2014 at 7:16 amYou better believe that I just melted chocolate into popcorn, sister. Come share a bowl of caramel candy bar popcorn with me!
hippymomelizabeth
September 30, 2014 at 8:41 amWell Im happy you love Popcorn so much, when I read your post they just seem to flow like you had no trouble coming up with content. Is there a science to that too…Take a scoop of ice cream then roll it in your candied popcorn- sweet and salty just like I like it also, except I really never got into soda.
hippymomelizabeth
September 30, 2014 at 11:44 amI was on AOL kitchen daily and saw you were featured twice great job…http://www.kitchendaily.com/read/15-halloween-recipes-you-need-make-year?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmaing9%7Cdl36%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D538270 Bat cookies and your Guacamole face dip.:)
Cara
October 9, 2014 at 7:17 amWell I am glad that I make it look effortlessly because sometimes, it sure ain’t. I like the ice cream addition though–where were you when I was rolling out this recipe???
Laurel
September 30, 2014 at 8:27 amMmm mmm there are times when food allergies save your waistline and times when they’re just a big pain in the arse. Still, I may just have to torture myself by making these for the big guy, he’s dangerous around “Crunch and Munch” as well as being a 6’5″ chocolaholic. Have you been infiltrating his dreams? I’m pretty sure there’s a dedicated Ether stream for those of like minds. 🙂
Cara
September 30, 2014 at 8:36 amThis is why I learned the art of giving everything away to my neighbors. That is the only thing that saves me from imploding with sweets. This caramel corn however, I hoarded for myself and ate it all in a corner with a devilish laugh. Does that make me a bit insane?
Laurel
September 30, 2014 at 9:15 amNo. I don’t think so. I’ve been known to hide the evidence, making sure to sweep the area twice with ultraviolet to insure nothing is left to tell tales. They’ll never know, my preciousss.