Fudge Popcorn

A fun, yummy treat for a Sunday afternoon...

This reminded me a little of the chocolate covered boyscout popcorn. I love that popcorn, but it's so much money for a small bag (when you are feeding 6-8 people, it's a SMALL bag!) This made plenty for not much money and was delicious with very happy boys. 

 

Fudge Popcorn

1/2 c. unpopped popcorn kernals

4 Tbsp. butter

1 c. evaporated milk

2 c. sugar

1 c. chocolate chips

1 c. mini marshmallows or 10 large + 2 c. mini marshmallows, divided

1 tsp. vanilla

Use an air popper to pop the popcorn kernals. Put them in a large bowl - you will need room to mix. Over medium-high heat, place the butter, evaporated milk, and sugar in a medium saucepan and stir constantly. Bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, 1 c. marshmallows, and vanilla. Stir until all is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over the popcorn and begin mixing. Add the remaining 2 c. mini marshmallows and stir until everything is coated with the chocolate mixture. Pour out onto lightly greased aluminum foil and allow to cool.

Peanut Butter and Honey Popcorn

Our church has General Conference twice a year. We are able to sit at home and listen to our church leaders over the internet or TV and hear what they have to tell us. It's really nice to be able to sit at home and learn from the prepared talks. I remember the days of going to church and sitting in the hard pews for hours on end (it felt like). Then we would have lunch on the lawn and do it all over again. It's nicer to sit at home and enjoy there. It's also nice to enjoy a snack while we watch. I tried this peanut butter honey popcorn this year and everyone loved it. We'll be making it again.

 

Peanut Butter Honey Popcorn

2 quarts popped popcorn

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. honey or Karo syrup

1/2 c. peanut butter

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cook sugar and honey to a rolling boil over medium high heat. Stir while it is heating up. Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla. Pour over the popcorn while stirring to coat all. Enjoy warm or after it's cooled - it you can wait that long!