In case of what, I am not entirely certain, but you know..just in case...
Knowing that a handful of M&M's is just a few steps away makes me smile... or a spoonful of buttercream....
What?!
You know you wish you had a spoonful of buttercream a few steps away.
If you didn't wish that, chances are fairly high you wouldn't be interested in this blog.
Schooled!
I don't know why I have this love affair with sugary treats...it's like my love affair with pajamas.
I can't get enough.
I love pajamas...maybe more than my black yoga pants...gasp!
Ok..I took that too far.
So, in the vain of snacks, check it out...
I will tell you that I didn't know that I liked Craisins before I made this, but apparently I do.
I'm not much of a fruit in dessert person, plus "Crasins" just sound gross.
BUT, I will tell you, they are delicious in this fun mix.
Granted they are coated in white chocolate...and isn't everything palatable when it's coated in white chocolate? But giving Craisins the benefit of the doubt, they tasted good and I don't think a raisin would have worked as well. Raisins wouldn't have added that slight tartness you need to cut through the sweet and salty going on.
So high five to the "Craisin"...now, we need to find you a new name.
adapted from Southern Living
2 (3.3 oz bags) microwave buttered popcorn
2 cups salted mixed nuts
2 cups Craisins (dried cranberries)
2 (12 oz bags) white chocolate chips
1 t. cinnamon
Microwave popcorn. Dump into a large bowl.
Remove kernels that didn't pop.
Add nuts and Craisins.
Melt white chocolate according to directions on package, either in microwave or with a double boiler.
Pour melted chocolate over popcorn/nut mix.
Using 2 jelly roll pans or wax paper covered countertop (a trick my girlfriend taught me) dump popcorn into a thin layer and sprinkle with cinnamon
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
I made this specifically for my husband to take to Poker Night...and I worried it wouldn't be "dude" food, but apparently I was wrong...I made a massive bowl and he came home with only a little bit left.
So go ahead and snack away...there's fruit in it, so it's ok ;)
So go ahead and snack away...there's fruit in it, so it's ok ;)
42 comments:
This sounds sooo good. Great idea with the Craisins. They are so tart on their own, but I bet they are great with the white chocolate. I would have never thought to put white chocolate on popcorn but I cannot imagine those two together could be anything but awesome!
This looks soooooo yuuuummmy!!!
I love popcorn. What a cook idea! I've got to try it.
Yummy!! Looks like such a great snack..and I'm with you on pajamas...there's nothing better than cute new snuggly pj's!!
I love my black yoga pants so that they can stretch to accommodate my snacks, ha ha. Unfortunately I have given up the snacks lately but my pants are happier! My kids would love this snack.
O.M.G! This post is heaven on earth... I just want to reach into those pics and grab some yummyness!
I love the picture at the top of this post! My son loves Craisins, and that's even before they're dipped in white chocolate. He's going to love this snack!
YUM!
I've had cereal with crasins coated in white chocolate or some form of yoghurt mixture.. Soooo good!
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This white chocolate popcorn with craisins really rocks. I could eat this all day.
Cheers to you for enjoying the sweet things in life-life is too short not to enjoy it.
Great blog posts. I really like the photos too. Nice.
I too have to have sweets just laying around..You know ..just in case someone(me) shows up or something.
Oh my gosh! I love your blog! I love this popcorn! I love you!!!
What a fun snack!
Great snack.
Mimi
Yum! This looks SO good! I would love this, maybe too much! I could eat the whole batch.
Looks yummy - you're right, what's not to love covered in white chocolate?! TFS! I need to try this - I can't imagine it will last for the 3 days! :)
i love white chocolate and i love craisins--the chewy sweetness they add to the crunchy popcorn must be outstanding!
You got me. I always wish I had buttercream lying around. That stuff is addictive. And so comforting. Not that I eat my feelings or anything...
This popcorn looks amazing for dudes and dudettes (can't believe I just wrote that...)
Mmmmm! I love the salty sweet combo! Don't you wish all the great snacks you see on blogs every day would just magically show up as samples every morning!? I do. :)
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I made this recipe from Southern Living a couple months back and just used almonds instead of mixed nuts. White chocolate popcorn by itself is great, but when Craisins and nuts are tossed in, it takes it to the next level! (And I'm pretty sure I ate the batch in pajamas!) :-)
White chocolate covered popcorn?? Um... yes please. Also, as a craisin convert myself... they make flavored craisins... I had orange ones and they were epic I put them in a pistachio and white chocolate fudge. epppicccc.
white chocolate and craisins make a wonderful combination together. nice twist on popcorn!
Super yummy, your snacks are making fat.
This sounds yummy, love all the flavor combinations!
This looks like a great snack! I've never had the white chocolate - popcorn combo. My son has been requesting caramel popcorn lately and I'm getting a little tired of it. We need something new!
I love cranberries and white chocolate! What a delicious sweet and salty snack!
Love the sweet and salty mix!
This looks great! I am a huge popcorn fan.. i often have it for dinner.. and now i can have it for dessert too!
Dude food- ha ha!
At first u was think this would be too sweet for me (don't hate me!) but then I saw there was cinnamon in it- yum!
All I can say is YUM!!!
That looks AMAZING. Homemade popcorn is my favorite snack in the world, especially with a side of chocolate. So this is perfection for me!
I love to have items on hand just in case too....YOU NEVER KNOW....is what I always say, you never know who will stop by and you'll need it, I guess you just never know!
It looks delicious, I really enjoy popcorn and this sounds yummy, I love tart and sweet and salty all in one, oh you have kicked in my "snack tooth"
Man this looks delish! I may need to make some this weekend!
mmmmm, I love choc covered popcorn!! And with the craisins, I bet this was a delicious snackity snack! Oh, and there is nothing I love more than pajamas!
What an interesting mix! Might have to try it...
This sounds like a great party mix. I'm all in since I love craisins. The name is weird though!
As soon as I saw this I knew I had to try it! It's really not something I would mess around with at home, but I knew it would be perfect for work. At my restaurant we give an assortment of housemade candies to each table with their check. Every week I do different kinds of candies. Chocolates, caramels, hard candy and with the new popcorn machine the sous chef bought...all kinds of popcorn! I read this post Thursday morning...at 10am I walked into work and pulled out the popcorn maker an white chocolate. I changed the recipe a bit...to put a fine dining twist on it. Instead of craisins, I used dried cherries. For the nuts I used pecans, sliced almonds and pine nuts. I also used whole butter and sea salt before I added the chocolate. The Chef loved it! And so far it has been a big hit with the guests. Thanks for the idea!
Talk about taking popcorn to a whole new level - yum!! It looks so addicting!
I can TOTALLY relate to always having sweet treats on hand. I wish I had the gumpshun (spelling?) to get more exercise. Ha!
My kids are crazy for craisins. Hah! I bet this would be a big hit.
I LOVE my pajamas, too! Comfy pants...yay!
I mouth just started watering when I read salty and sweet. Oh my. My guys like plain ol' salted popcorn, so I'm thinking, a batch all to myself? Yes!
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