Flavored popcorn is a rising food trend right now. Be a trend setter and try this Caramel Pumpkin Spice Popcorn for your next movie night. The sweet flavor of caramel and pumpkin spice goes together so well.
A few weeks ago when I was in New Jersey at the Duncan Hines test kitchen, one of our discussions was on food that was trending. Flavored popcorn was one of these food items on the list.
Can I tell you just how happy that makes me?
I have been doing different kinds ever since I made this Reese’s Popcorn, and I haven’t stopped since. I like to think I was ahead of this popcorn trend. Shhhh! Don’t tell me any different…just let me stay in this happy bubble.
So of course my mind started thinking of all kinds of new popcorn to share with you.
I had half a bag of Pumpkin Spice M&M’s leftover from when I made these Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Cookies, so I decided to start with those.
I pulled everything out of my baking cupboard hoping to be inspired by something else I already had. Gotta love a treat that doesn’t have you running to the grocery store!
Right in front of me was a bag of caramel baking chips!Ding! Ding! We have a winner. Pumpkin and caramel sounds like just the combo I needed to give this popcorn something different from every thing already made and pinned.
How to make Caramel Pumpkin Spice Popcorn:
I didn’t want to add too many different flavors or mix-ins with this popcorn. Usually I have quite a few extras with the popcorn.
Today I decided to go simple and only add marshmallows and the pumpkin M&M’s to the caramel covered popcorn. To give it just a slight hit more pumpkin flavor, I also added a white chocolate pumpkin spice drizzle over the popcorn, but you can decide if that’s really for you.
Making this popcorn was just the boost I needed to think up a few more fun flavors. I hope you are ready!!!
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Caramel Pumpkin Spice Popcorn recipe:
Flavored popcorn is a rising food trend right now. Be a trend setter and try this Caramel Pumpkin Spice Popcorn for your next movie night. The sweet flavor of caramel and pumpkin spice goes together so well.
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups Pumpkin Spice M&M candies
- 1 bag caramel baking chips
- 2 Tablespoons shortening
- 1/4 cup white chocolate candy melts
- 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Combine the popcorn and marshmallows in a large bowl.
- Place the caramel chips and 1 Tablespoon shortening in a bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and heat again for 20 seconds. Continue until melted. Stir in the remaining shortening and stir until creamy. Pour over the popcorn in the bowl and stir until completely covered.
- Add the M&M's and toss again. Place all the popcorn on a large tray that has been lined with parchment paper. Let set. Break apart into chunks.
- Melt the white chocolate melts according to the package directions and stir in the pumpkin pie spice.
- Place in a ziplock bag and cut one corner off. Drizzle over the popcorn and let set again. Store in a tightly sealed container on the counter. Makes about 10 cups.
Notes
*Feel free to use your favorite flavors of flavor mix-ins for the popcorn or use your favorite flavor of M&M's.
Other fun chocolate covered popcorns to enjoy during the movies:
Brownie Batter Cookie Dough Popcorn
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
October 8, 2013 at 1:57 PMThese are so fun! I could munch on this all day all year long!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:22 PMThank you!! 🙂
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
October 8, 2013 at 2:06 PMGirl you make some of the best popcorn munchies!!! This looks incredible!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:23 PMThank you Aimee!! 😉
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
October 8, 2013 at 2:11 PMI went to Target last weekend in search of those M&Ms and they were sold out! I need them 🙂 This looks beyond addictive and delish! I love caramel corn – and great idea with the Caramel packet!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:23 PMThank you Averie!! 😉
Wendy says
October 8, 2013 at 2:12 PMPutting the Flavor Creations into white chocolate/candy coating to coat the popcorn is genious! First, you have a caramel coating that isn’t going to absorb moisture from the air and get soft and sticky. Longer lasting popcorn treats are a winner for me. Second, think of all the popcorn possibilities with the different Flavor Creations flavors! My son’s next care package will be food trendy. 🙂 Thanks, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:24 PMHaha, thank you Wendy!! 🙂
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says
October 8, 2013 at 2:18 PMYou really have been busy with flavored popcorns! (since I’m new, I hadn’t seen the ones linked below … drooling) Pumpkin caramel popcorn – so in love! I think I would eat the whole batch throughout the movie! Oh, and your bowls are so cute and festive!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:25 PMThank you Mary!! 🙂
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
October 8, 2013 at 2:30 PMPumpkin Spice M&M’s?!! How did I NOT know about these?! I need to get it together over here 🙂
Looks yummy!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:25 PMHaha, thanks Ashley!! 🙂
Nancy [email protected] says
October 8, 2013 at 3:06 PMOkay so you must know by now I am a popcorn addict! Like there should be a group or something. I love flavored popcorn and I am so excited about this one using the Duncan Hines flavored packets! We should do like a popcorn week or something!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:26 PMSounds like a good idea!! Thanks Nancy!! 🙂
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
October 8, 2013 at 4:15 PMI would devour a whole bag of this in minutes
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:27 PMI might have 😉 Shhh!
Vanessa says
October 8, 2013 at 5:10 PMPumpkin is everywhere. I never heard of pumpkin flavored popcorn but I bet it is tasty. I love pumpkin flavored anything….actually I just love food in general. lol.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:27 PMHaha, it sure is tasty! 😉
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
October 8, 2013 at 7:21 PMThis looks amazing and sounds so easy to make 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:28 PMThanks Laura!! 🙂
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
October 8, 2013 at 8:56 PMPumpkin spice, caramel and popcorn?! Could it get any better? Looks amazing!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:28 PMHaha, thanks Becca!! 🙂
Tieghan says
October 8, 2013 at 10:20 PMThis look so good!! I would love to munch on this all day!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:29 PMThanks Tieghan!! 🙂
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
October 8, 2013 at 10:44 PMI need to jump on this bandwagon! Looks delicious, caramel corn is the best!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:29 PMThank you Elizabeth!! 🙂
tanya says
October 9, 2013 at 7:53 AMI’m glad flavored popcorn is a trend because I LOVE it!! I have to try it with the frosting packet, what a great idea!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:30 PMThank you Tanya!! 🙂
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
October 9, 2013 at 8:07 AMOh you don’t even know how much I want a bowl of this right now! I LOVE caramel corn. Next to nachos – they were always my favorite part about going to baseball games growing up.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:30 PMHaha, thanks Rachel!! 🙂
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama says
October 9, 2013 at 8:31 AMOh I need to make this!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:31 PMYou really do!! 🙂
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
October 9, 2013 at 9:41 AMOh man this looks amazing! I want to throw a spooky movie night just to make this and share it with everyone (or eat it all by myself watching Hocus Pocus lol). 😀
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:31 PMHaha, thanks Jess!! 🙂
Stephanie @ PlainChicken says
October 9, 2013 at 11:03 AMYUM! Looks delicious! I love that you used the frosting creations packet. Definitely going to try it.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:32 PMThanks Stephanie!! 🙂
Samantha @ Five Heart Home says
October 9, 2013 at 12:32 PMWow, Jocelyn…you come up with some seriously amazing flavored popcorn combos! This one looks just perfect for munching with your toes to the fireplace! Can’t wait to try it, and I’ll definitely be checking out some of your other popcorn creations as well… 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:32 PMThank you so much Samantha!! 🙂
Diane {Created by Diane} says
October 9, 2013 at 12:44 PMoh I would just LOVE to snack on this, haven’t had caramel corn on a long time and with the added pumpkin spice….what am I waiting for!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:33 PMHaha, thanks Diane!! 🙂
tahnycooks says
October 9, 2013 at 2:56 PMI’m so into caramel corn right now too! Quite frankly, I always am! LOVE this recipe!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 9, 2013 at 9:34 PMThank you Tahny!! 🙂
Michelle says
October 11, 2013 at 8:34 AMCan you believe I STILL haven’t made any of your popcorn yummies? I don’t have an air popper …. I tried making some on the stove the old fashioned way & it was a huge FAIL – my hubby said I used too much oil. I can’t seem to find micro popcorn that doesn’t have butter. Grrr … my kids would LOVE this!
Chels R. says
October 11, 2013 at 7:58 PMI could eat all 8 cups of that stuff!
[email protected] says
October 12, 2013 at 9:30 AMThese all look wonderful. I’ll be pinning this! Visiting from the Tater Tots & Jello Link Party!
Carla says
October 12, 2013 at 7:43 PMFlavored popcorn is trending because it’s so easy to throw together, eat, and/or give as gifts. Love this pumpkin spice version!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
October 14, 2013 at 7:16 PMThis popcorn looks incredible Joceyln! I’ve been snacking on a bag of Pumpkin Spice M&Ms for about a week now and I’m thinking it’s time to really put it to use 🙂
[email protected] says
October 19, 2013 at 9:43 PMOooo, I bet this was SO delicious!!
Kristen Duke says
October 20, 2013 at 8:00 PMI love making popcorn for our family movie nights and I think I will be trying this out very soon!