Milk Chocolate Popcorn

Milk Chocolate Popcorn

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 14cups

    • About This Recipe

    “This copy cat recipe from Nestle’s Kitchens makes a crispy chocolate coating for peanuts and popcorn. Enjoy!”

    Ingredients

  • 12cupspopped popcorn
  • 2 1/2 cupssalted peanuts
  • 1 3/4 cupsmilk chocolate chips
  • 1cupcorn syrup
  • 1/4 cupbutter

    • Directions

  • Preheat oven to 300F degrees.
  • Grease a large roasting pan.
  • Combine popcorn and nuts in prepared roasting pan.
  • Combine morsels, corn syrup and butter in a medium, heavy-duty saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
  • Pour over popcorn and toss well to coat.
  • Bake, stirring frequently for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Loosen popcorn from pan and allow to cool slightly in pan.
  • Remove to a wax paper lined cookie sheet to cool completely.
  • Keeps for two weeks in an airtight container in the fridge-yeah, right!

    • Reviews

  • “Really good recipe.It is addictive.I did make a few changes after the second time I tried it.I used 1 cup of chopped toasted almonds in place of the peanuts, and increased the popcorn to 14 cups.I only baked the popcorn for 10 minutes, stirring after 5.”

  • “My husband and I really enjoyed it, the boys were kind of so-so. Go figure!”

  • “This was lovely and i would agree very addictive. Easy to make and my family really liked it. will definately be making it again”

  • “Very good recipe. Made just as directed. Next time I will shorten the baking time. I’m not sure if my oven runs hot or it is an issue with the recipe, but either way, 15 minutes should do it next time. Very tasty. Will be making it to share for gifts. Thanks for posting!”

  • “Made these for Christmas baskets – too bad didn’t have enough for me – had a quick taste… OMG this is good! Will be making myself a batch for myself soon! Thanks! :)”

  • “This stuff is delicious!I didn’t use any peanuts, so it was all just wonderful chocolaty popcorn.Once it cools off it becomes nice and crisp.This was a great treat, thanks for posting!”

  • “Oh, Yum!Tonight is family fun night and I wanted to surprise the kids with something new, and this is definately measuring up!I took the tip to use 14 cups of popcorn and roasted almonds (this was what I had on hand) and it is delicious!I will be making this one again….and again….and again.Thanks!”

  • “Very easy!The popcorn drys once it is out of the oven!Very tasty!Try this one!”

  • “This is such a fun alternative to caramel corn. I have always used semi-sweet chips and omit the peanuts. It is very addictive! We love it!”

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