Chocolate Caramel Popcorn Bites

Name: Chocolate Caramel Popcorn Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 115 g Unsalted butter; 200 g Light brown sugar (packed); 60 ml Heavy cream (30% fat); 5 ml Vanilla extract; 2.5 g Fine sea salt; 200 g Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)

Difficulty

easy

Time

35m

Price Category

average

Calories

Very High

Create irresistible chocolate caramel popcorn bites at home, perfect for movie nights or entertaining guests! This sweet and crunchy treat is guaranteed to charm everyone. The perfect harmony of homemade caramel and melted chocolate makes this snack unforgettable. It's an easy-to-make yet incredibly delicious delicacy that will disappear in no time.

ingredients

8 Servings

115 g Unsalted butter200 g Light brown sugar (packed)60 ml Heavy cream (30% fat)5 ml Vanilla extract2.5 g Fine sea salt200 g Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)

Steps

Pop Popcorn

Prepare the popcorn as usual, then spread it out evenly on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure there are no unpopped kernels left.

Cook Caramel

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened and lightly caramel-colored. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Combine & Cool

Pour the hot caramel evenly over the popcorn on the baking sheet. Gently toss with a spatula or two wooden spoons to ensure all popcorn kernels are coated. Let it cool and harden at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Melt Chocolate

Break the dark chocolate into pieces, then melt it over a double boiler or in a microwave on low power, stirring frequently, until smooth and glossy.

Decorate & Serve

Once the caramel popcorn has cooled and hardened, break it into smaller bites. Drizzle with the melted chocolate, or dip some of the bites into it. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or chill briefly in the refrigerator. Break apart before serving and enjoy!

Extra Tips

► For popping popcorn, you can use an air popper or a large pot with a little oil.

► When making the caramel, avoid scraping down the sides of the pot, as this can cause crystallization.

► If desired, you can sprinkle chopped nuts or almonds along with the chocolate.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 120g
Calories	450 kcal	540 kcal
Protein	4g	5g
Fat	28g	34g
Carbohydrate	48g	58g
Fiber	3g	4g
Sugar	35g	42g