Nothing is better than tricked-out popcorn.
I used to take regular pilgrimages to NYC before the kids came along, and back then, there was a Popcorn, Indiana store in Times Square. I’d go there and order popcorn slathered in chocolate, have them pack it up in a big bag, and eat it on the train ride home.
Like all great stores, that one closed down, but I learned my lesson: always dress up your popcorn as much as you can. This one is covered in chocolate, mixed with Reese’s minis, and finished off with dollops of melted Reese’s chips. No trip to New York necessary for all of this madness!
Spring is such a transitional season. It’s when we feel the itch to do new things, see new places, have new experiences. It’s when we see hope that we can rejuvenate and find ways to make our lives even more meaningful. Or is that just me?
This time of year, the world looks totally different. The dark skies are light by 5:30 in the morning, the breezes are gentle, and people begin to daydream more, looking forward to beach getaways or lazy afternoons by the pool.
Maybe it’s just that I work in a school, but the focus here is definitely shifting. The same things that would have bothered me in October aren’t getting to me nearly as much right now. It’s the magic of springtime!
I wish I were as easygoing at home. It’s almost like an opposing force is at play. Yesterday, I walked by the backpack that I’d asked my daughter to put away five times. It was still in the middle of the hallway in a place seemed almost designed to make someone sprawl face-first onto the floor. Gotta be honest here: I didn’t use my patient voice this time.
But then I made it up to her by giving her some of this popcorn, and all was right with the world again. See? #goodparenting
The best part about making blinged-out popcorn is that it takes almost no time. Typically, I like to use kettle corn because it’s both sweet and salty, which gives the end result more dimension. You can use a microwaveable kettle corn, or many groceries sell really good ones as well. Popcorn, Indiana makes the BEST kettle corn. And no, they’re not sponsoring this post. I wish.
Once you have the popcorn, you mix chocolate candy melts and Reese’s minis into it, which melt ever so slightly. And don’t forget that thick ribbon of melted peanut butter chips!
Spring is here and everything is in transition. The only constant is change, but this time, the change is warmer weather and green leaves on trees. I’ll take it!
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School just needs to be over, seriously. I have to tell Jordan things so many times every day!!! I LOVE this popcorn, obvi. Pinned!
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Yeah, we need to be over. The kids are so spacey!
I think I went to that popcorn store on my trip to NYC. Before then, I really didn’t know you could jazz popcorn up (how did I miss that announcement?!?) Since then, I’ve been longing to make different popcorn varieties, but I’ve only tried one. Next up – this one! It looks phenomenal, Mir 🙂
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Jazzing it up is so amazing!
I love your thinking of dressing up popcorn, and I totally agree. I’m hooked on any kind of chocolate slathered on top of popcorn. And I have a feeling I would eat this ALL! Reese’s are my absolute favorite…what a fun snack, Mir!
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My favorite too, Gayle!
Oh gosh, I loved Popcorn Indiana – I used to pass it every day on my way home towards the Port Authority, and the aroma alone could pull you right in. Thanks for the great memory – and the recipe so I can create my own Popcorn Indiana. (Popcorn New Jersey??)
Kate @ Framed Cooks recently posted…Chicken Slippery Noodle Soup
Popcorn NJ would be such a hit! And that was the best store. I miss it!
This popcorn looks so deliciously salty sweet! I love how chilled out everything gets during the springtime 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…{Vegan} Orange Olive Oil Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate
Me too. I could use some chill time!
Oh my….my pour popcorn is about to get very jealous when it sees yours! I’ve never dressed it to this degree! This is the bomb! Can I order a tin or two, please?
annie@ciaochowbambina recently posted…Roasted Vegetable Grilled Pizza with Garlic Herb Oil
It takes no time to make, Annie! Cheaper than buying a tin for sure!
So I am a pop-oholic (<– no shame) and eat popcorn for dinner at least 3 times a week… but never does my popcorn look like this! Daaang girl! Tricked out indeed! Loving this, Mir! Boy is going to go crazy for this fabulous popcorn! I hope you have a great extended weekend, girlfriend! Cheers!
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It’s the best dinner. No shame!
All is indeed right with the world with this popcorn in it! And heck yeah, making treats to make up for impatient tones is completely acceptable as #goodparenting – right?! 🙂
Mir, this popcorn is delicious, decadent and makes my chocoholic-heart go pitter patter!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan recently posted…Matcha & White Chocolate Protein Cups
I like to make up for being impatient with food. 🙂
OMIGOSH Mir! You’re killing me over here. THIS looks so sinful. Whenever I get popcorn from Pop’s Corn, I always get the one with the chocolate. But THIS one has Reese’s too? Just WOW. 😀
Michele @ Alwayzbakin recently posted…Perfect Blondies
Oooh, what is Pop’s Corn? Some kind of FL popcorn joint?
I saw this on Instagram and it looked so good!! Seriously the best popcorn!
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Thanks, Manali. It was vacuumed up at work!
Agreed. Tricked out popcorn is the best. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to the plain stuff. This combo is outrageously brilliant! I love anything with peanut butter and chocolate, so this needs to happen in my house STAT!
The plain stuff is just too boring now. I agree!
Salty-Sweet snacks are my favorite and I am obsessed with peanut butter cups. Have to try this!!
Me too, Christin!