M&M’s® Double Chocolate Caramel Corn
M&M’s® Double Chocolate Caramel Corn
Ingredients
- 2 bags microwave popcorn
- 1 Cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 Cup butter unsalted
- 1/4 Cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 Cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 medium sized bag milk chocolate M&M's®
Instructions
- Pop popcorn, place popcorn in a bowl and toss the popcorn so the kernels that didn't pop fall to the bottom.
- In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium low heat, add in the brown sugar, salt and light corn syrup and whisk until combined. Turn the heat up to medium and bring to a simmer, as soon as bubbles start to form, put a timer on 5 minutes and DO NOT STIR.
- When the 5 minutes is up, take off the heat and stir in the baking soda, it will foam you're doing it right! Taking handfuls of the popcorn to make sure you don't get any unpopped kernels, place popcorn into the stock pot and mix to combine. Be extremely careful not to get any of the caramel on your hands IT WILL BURN YOU. When popcorn is as evenly coated as possible, lay it out onto parchment paper in an even layer, squishing it down with a spatula or spoon.
- When cool to the touch, break it up into bite sized pieces and place on a baking sheet.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl for 15 second intervals, stirring after each 15 seconds. Drizzle chocolate over popcorn. Place in fridge for about 30 minutes so the chocolate will harden.
- In a large bowl, add the chocolate caramel corn with the bag of M&M's®, toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Step by Step Directions
op popcorn, place popcorn in a bowl and toss the popcorn so the kernels that didn’t pop fall to the bottom.
In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium low heat, add in the brown sugar, salt and light corn syrup and whisk until combined.
Turn the heat up to medium and bring to a simmer, as soon as bubbles start to form, put a timer on 5 minutes and DO NOT STIR.
When the 5 minutes is up, take off the heat and stir in the baking soda, it will foam you’re doing it right!
Taking handfuls of the popcorn to make sure you don’t get any unpopped kernels, place popcorn into the stock pot and mix to combine. Be extremely careful not to get any of the caramel on your hands IT WILL BURN YOU.
When popcorn is as evenly coated as possible, lay it out onto parchment paper in an even layer, squishing it down with a spatula or spoon.
When cool to the touch, break it up into bite sized pieces and place on a baking sheet.
Melt chocolate in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl for 15 second intervals, stirring after each 15 seconds. Drizzle chocolate over popcorn. Place in fridge for about 30 minutes so the chocolate will harden.
In a large bowl, add the chocolate caramel corn with the bag of M&M’s®, toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!
YUMMMMM, this is soooo good you will never buy caramel corn already made again!
It was a perfect pair on movie night! I think it would be a great treat to have around for the holidays as well.
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Mary Ellen says
This looks really yummy. I love this kind of caramel corn.
Katie Goldsworthy says
This looks soooo goood! Pinning to the Monday Funday board! Thanks for linking it up!
Karen says
This looks yummy and perfect for a movie night. Thank you for linking up at Wake Up Wednesday.
Trisha D. says
While we appreciate your tasty popcorn recipe, Outside [the Box] link party is geared toward DIY, Crafty, and Home Decor. We hope to see some of your amazing projects instead!
Ps. I’m totally pinning your recipe!
P.p.s. I should have made this for our outdoor movie night a few weeks back!
Heidy L. McCallum @The McCallum's Shamrock Patch says
Thank you for sharing this amazing sweet treat on #PureBlogLove ! It’s so adorable and I know the kids will love it! I hope to see you again next week Thursday at 9pm est- Sunday at midnight as we celebrate our Recipe and DIY Craft bloggers!!!
Heidy L. McCallum
amanda says
looks yummy. makes me want carmel popcorn
Beverly says
Wow, this looks so good. Love popcorn and never think of adding other items to it. Crazy me.
Bev
Cody Doll says
You make that looks so good. I just wish I could eat popcorn!
Heidi G says
Yummo! That looks delicious, I can’t wait to try it!
Kimberly says
You are a girl after my heart! I love anything caramel. Pinned. Hugs! Lou Lou Girls
Diane Balch says
What a fun and festive treat. Thanks for bringing this by Weekend Bites.
Karly says
What a fun snack! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Amy says
That looks amazing! #client