Snacks and Treats

Popcorn Candy Clusters

Make popcorn candy clusters with melted chocolate chips, fresh popcorn and nuts. They set in minutes and keep a week airtight or 3 months frozen.

Popcorn Candy Clusters

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Bite-size clusters of popcorn and nuts coated in melted chocolate. Drop them onto wax paper, let them set, and pack them in bags for snacking or small gifts.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
CourseSnack
CuisineAmerican
Servings8 servings
Calories209

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup freshly popped popcorn
  • 1 cup nuts

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • baking sheet
  • zip-top bags

Directions
 

  1. Melt the chocolate chips until smooth, using a microwave-safe bowl or a double boiler.
  2. Add the popcorn and nuts and stir until coated.
  3. Drop spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet or wax paper.
  4. Let them sit until firm.
  5. To help them set faster, chill in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
  6. When firm, keep in plastic bags or another airtight container.

Notes

Airtight in a cool, dry place up to 1 week; freeze up to 3 months. Refrigerate if your kitchen is warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 39g | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 3.1mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2.6IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 8 servings; freshly popped popcorn counted as air-popped popcorn, nuts counted as mixed nuts. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.