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If there’s anything I love during the holidays, it’s gift-giving and entertaining my family and friends. I fully believe that no matter who it is, the best way to reach most people’s hearts is still through their stomachs. This Sweet & Salty Popcorn mix is easy to make and is the perfect snack for entertaining your loved ones during the holidays. The whole family, including the kids, will love this one. Or make it for yourself gworl. We don’t judge around these parts.
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What you need to make Sweet & Salty Popcorn
- Popped Popcorn – You can do this from scratch or buy a box of buttered popcorn and pop it according to the package instructions
- Chex cereal – I used a combination of corn and rice Chex cereal. However, this is completely up to you. Use any cereal you have on hand or a combination of your favorites.
- Nuts and Seeds – I used cashews, almonds, and pumpkin seeds. But again, this is completely customizable. Use an assortment according to your taste buds or allergy needs.
- The Glaze – a very simple glaze made with brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, vanilla extract, and baking soda.
Now, with many of my recipes, you’ll love this one because it is so customizable. You can use whatever nuts or cereals you want. Start with the popcorn as the base; the rest is for you to have fun with. Everyone will love this one, especially the kids. So grab their favorite cereals and let them help you make this sweet and salty treat.
Holiday Gifting with Rubbermaid
Our sweet & salty popcorn is also perfect for gifting during the holiday season. I like to package them in Rubbermaid TakeAlongs Holiday Containers, tie some pretty ribbon around them and gift them to my neighbors, friends, delivery drivers, etc.
Rubbermaid TakeAlongs Holiday Containers are BPA-free, microwave, top-rack dishwasher, and freezer safe. They come in clutch during the holidays to help you gift with ease. The TakeAlongs Holiday Containers come in multiple sizes and three colors: Toffee Nut, Rhubarb, and Blue Spruce.
The TakeAlongs Holiday Containers are also stackable, making them easy to take on the go. The QuikClik seal on the lids audibly clicks into place, so you know your edible gifts are always protected.
Let’s get cooking
Let’s get cooking
Sweet & Salty Popcorn
The perfect sweet & salty snack or gift idea. This crowd-pleaser comes together in no time. Buttery Popcorn is tossed with various nuts, crispy cereal and a sweet coating that is hard to resist.
The perfect sweet & salty snack or gift idea. This crowd-pleaser comes together in no time. Buttery Popcorn is tossed with various nuts, crispy cereal and a sweet coating that is hard to resist.
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hr 15 mins + cooling
Yields:12 (about 1 cup per serving)
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Ingredients
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12
ounces popped popcorn, about 4 microwavable bags
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2
cups corn Chex
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2
cups rice Chex
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1
cup roasted unsalted cashews
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2/3
cup pumpkin seeds
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1/2
cup shaved almonds
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2/3
cup packed brown sugar (you can use coconut sugar)
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1/2
cup maple syrup
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1/4
cup butter, cut into cubes
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1/4
cup cookie butter
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2
tsp vanilla extract
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1/2
tsp baking soda
Instructions
- To begin, grease a large deep roasting pan. Or if you’re using a nonstick roasting pan, there is no need to grease it. Then preheat the oven to 250°F.
- Add the popcorn, Chex, cashews, pumpkin seeds and shaved almonds to the prepared pan and set it aside.
- Add the sugar, maple syrup, butter and cookie butter to a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring often. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir the vanilla extract and soda into the mixture until it’s light in color and fluffy.
- Immediately pour the mixture over the popcorn mix and toss until well coated.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and roast for 1 hour, stirring every 15-20 minutes.
- Let it cook completely and enjoy! Or gift to some of your favorite people.
Wheres the salt?
Babe, there’s enough salt in microwavable popcorn.
This is the only snack i made for Nye. And omg. Its the only snack ill ever make. I literally cant stop eating it. I packaged some up for friends, but im not sure it’ll last before i see them tomorrow 😂 seriously. Make this.
Sharing is caring! I love this so much! Thank you for sharing Lynsey!