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Can anyone else believe that Thanksgiving is over and the holidays are almost here? Christmas is the time of year when we love to make fun holiday food and give it away to our friends and family. Last year I started making different flavored chocolate covered popcorns and putting it in a cute tin to give away. Last week I headed to Walmart to buy some holiday candy to put in a new popcorn. Have you seen the Nestle holiday candy? They have the cutest chocolate bells that are great to eat or to bake with.
I decided that the Nestle Crunch Jingles would work perfectly in a new popcorn recipe that I had been wanting to create for this year’s popcorn gifts. I had my kids help me unwrap the whole bag, and then I chopped them into several pieces. Yes, we did sneak a few bites. We love that milk chocolate crunch!
For a fun new twist on chocolate covered popcorn, I decided to add some instant banana pudding mix to the melted white chocolate. I only used 1/4 c. of the instant dry mix, so that it didn’t overwhelm the chocolate flavor. I also didn’t want the chocolate to get too gritty from the pudding mix. I couldn’t stop sneaking pieces of this yummy popcorn as it was setting up in the refrigerator. It’s a good thing we bagged this up right away because I’m pretty sure it would have been gone in less than an hour.
I also decided to try out the recipe from Nestle’s Seasonal Recipes for Peanut Butter Sleigh Ride Bars while the popcorn was setting up. Peanut butter and candy in a cookie bar is a winner in our house every time. Make sure you check out that website because there are so many yummy looking recipes to choose from. These bars were gone before the afternoon was over.
I bought some cute glass tree jars from Walmart to put the popcorn in for some of our friends. The jars come in two different sizes, but for the popcorn I bought the smaller one. I think next time, I am buying the larger jars because that means I will have less popcorn left at home for me to munch on.
What do you like to bake and give away at the holidays?
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White chocolate covered popcorn made with banana pudding mix and Nestle Crunch pieces
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the popcorn and marshmallows in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a saucepan combine the white chocolate chips and 1 Tbsp. shortening over medium heat. Stir continuously until melted. Add the pudding mix and stir completely. Pour over the popcorn and toss until completely coated. Pour in the chopped Crunch pieces and toss again. Spread out on a wax paper lined tray and refrigerate until set.
- Place chocolate chips and 1 tsp. shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat until melted. Place in a plastic bag and cut the tip off. Drizzle over set popcorn and add sprinkles. Let set. Keep in a sealed container.
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
I just made some chocolate covered popcorn yesterday for the first time. My boys are now addicted!
Can’t wait to try this new one on them.
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The popcorn looks soooooooooooo yummy. How long will it keep? Are you making it now already to give at Christmas time?
It will keep for about a week in a sealed container…although we always eat it before the week is up. I am giving this away now because of the post, but I will make more closer to Christmas too.
Looks very festive! I’m always looking for new popcorn recipes…thanks!
Liz recently posted..Candy Cane Oreo Stuffed Sugar Cookies
Ok I have seen tons of popcorn mixes and varieties over the years but never banana! Now this is creative and so fun!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..Chocolate Chip and Chunk Cookies
Thanks Averie. That means a lot to me coming from you:-) I am so glad you liked the fun popcorn!!!
Oh my! Looks so good and your photos are so gorgeous! Your posts are so inspiring! Angie xo
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I just bought some of those cute bells, still thinking what cake to hide them in
And the banana popcorn?! Brilliant Jocelyn!
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Oh, I love this! Those bells are some of my favorites. I love all your popcorn.
Jocelym, I was all set just to say something nice like, ooohh, this looks so pretty. After all your title says banana. I don’t do banana, but pudding mix might be another story. I buy the bells every year, and the eggs at easter. Just something about the cute shapes makes them taste better!
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haha, I can’t fix my typo, ok, just pretend I was drinking when I left the comment and not a bad typer!
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I love that you’re so fearless and creative in the kitchen, Jocelyn! I want the entire batch of this fun popcorn. Adding banana pudding to the white chocolate is such a BRILLIANT idea and I can only imagine how delish this tastes on its own, but I can’t help but imagine possibilities with pb cups thrown in (I can’t help that I have the mind of a food blogger, haha). What a great gift idea!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Peppermint Nanaimo Bars
This looks amazing!!
Kristy recently posted..White Chocolate Raspberry Bread
Oh you have done it again!! Cant WAIT to try this version of popcorn mix!!!!
Melanie recently posted..18 Months!
You definitely need to give this a try…very addicting:-)
That popcorn looks amazing! So creative to put banana pudding mix in there.
Karly recently posted..Chooclate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Thanks Karly! It opens up the flavor options to so many more fun popcorns:-)
This is a great snack and what a perfect gift in the little jars!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen recently posted..Amaretto Fluff Dip
This recipe looks amazing!! I’ve been looking for a recipe for chocolate covered popcorn!
This shop was right up your alley and man oh man this looks good!
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Yes, it was…I was so excited to be approved for this one:-)
Jocelyn,
You are a genus for sure in the kitchen! I can’t wait to try the Banana Crunch Popcorn. YUM. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful rest of the week
Michelle
oh yum!!! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations. You are going to be featured at the party this week! Stop by and check it out. http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/12/juneinspired-by-guest-post-delightful.html the link will be live tonight at 8:30 central time.
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Love this flavor combination! Sounds like a great treat to give away at Christmas!
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Thanks! It is definitely being made again for tins to giveaway!!
I love the idea of the banana crunch popcorn. Happy New Year