I would have loved to make my TRUE favorite desserts like Kahlua Trifle Cake OR Cream Puffs, but I didn't have the ingredients and there is no way that Nathan and I could have resisted eating the whole thing by ourselves.
So, here is a great recipe to make at home with minimal ingredients, easy directions and sweet endings! (I guarantee people will ask you for the recipe and I guarantee that you'll laugh when you give it to them!)
I know what you're thinking...
"Popcorn? That's so easy and it's certainly NOT a dessert!"
Well, my friends (old and new), this isn't just any old popcorn! I first had this in college when I visited with Jill's family and her mom whipped up a batch. It's so simple but so delicious. The hardest part? Not eating it all before the bark hardens!
The cast of characters:
Simply pop one bag as you would normally:
And melt one of these in the microwave:
And mix the two in a large bowl. Allow the bark to set and then enjoy! Click on the photo to see the yummy sweet coating up close!!!
Now, if you think that was just too simple chew on this for a minute. Ha. Ha. I've made this for MANY an event. Sometimes I add pretzels, m&m's, almonds (SO delicious) and craisins. Seriously, you can add just about anything and it's delicious. When I add the "extra's" I usually add an extra half block of bark. So, when I'm making this for a crowd (more than two) I pop two bags, melt three bars and add in all the fixings. If you find it too sweet, just pop another bag of popcorn and mix it in!
BONUS RECIPE:
With Halloween coming up so soon I thought I'd refresh your memory of these cuties. Easy treat for the neighbors using the same bark as above! Click here for the simple directions!
7 comments:
I found you through Kelly and have been looking for some simple halloween party ideas... I love nutter butters and have seen that done into a santa, but that is soooo cute, I've gotta try it!
OK the popcorn looks yummy!! I have never heard of doing that with popcorn, my kids love popcorn!! What cute little ghost cookies!
Yum!I've done popcorn like that before too and it really is sooo good...candy corn is also good in it for Halloween!
Those halloween cookies are too cute, love the boxes with ribbon for them! I just might have to try that this year! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my...I've dipped caramel apples, strawberries and pretzel rods in almond bark, but popcorn...why didn't I ever think of that??? Great idea, thanks for posting it! Must try!
And your boxes of ghosts are too cute! And I have to comment on your header photo...as a southern girl, AUBURN graduate, and big SEC fan, I have to say, your Michigan family pic is adorable...and your husbands shirt made me laugh totally out loud!!! :)
Yummy!! Thanks for sharing friend!
Oh my gosh, they both looks so good! Definitely have to try them. And I'm so glad you turned comments on...there's been stuff I wanted to say on some of your other posts but I couldn't...we all know I like to talk! haha :)
Ooh, I love salty-sweet treats. Can't wait to try both recipes!
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