Monster Cookie Dough Popcorn

A couple weeks ago I finally splurged on a jar of Biscoff spread. Let's just say, I now understand why people eat this stuff by the spoonful! It's honestly that good, but also almost $4 a jar. Not something I will be purchasing on a regular basis.

My good friend Angie had recently made up a batch of this popcorn and brought over a container to share with us. Actually she was returning my container, she told me how her neighbor said to never return an empty container, it should always be full of something else. I've never heard that saying before. But I like it!

This popcorn is utterly addicting, I'm not kidding. Good thing I sent home a bag with my in-law's the other night. You've got all kinds of good stuff going on in here, everyone is bound to fall in love with this popcorn treat!


Monster Cookie Dough Popcorn

Ingredients:
7 cups popped popcorn
1-1/4 cups white chocolate chips
1-1/2 tbsp shortening
1/3 cup biscoff spread
1/3 cup quick oats
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
4 oz. pkg cookie dough bites candy (found these at Wal-Mart)
3.4 oz. pkg M&M candy (again at Wal-Mart, theater candy boxes)

Directions:
In a microwave safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips and shortening together. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring each time until smooth. When completely melted add in biscoff and stir until melted through. Add in quick oats, stir and let cool for a few minutes. Add popcorn and marshmallows to a large bowl, pour melted chocolate mixture over popcorn and toss together well until all popcorn is coated.

Sprinkle in both chocolate candies and toss with a spatula to combine. Lay wax paper out on the counter top and pour popcorn onto lined counter to let cool. Let set out for awhile and then transfer to air tight containers.

Adapted from: Inside BruCrew Life

In other news, check out all the pears we picked from my in-law's tree yesterday after church! We haven't even put a dent into it. Last year with the drought the tree just didn't produce so I've been anxious to get over there and get some this year. I've been checking each week to see how they're doing and afraid all the older ladies in the neighborhood would snatch them all up before I got a chance :)

We made up some pear sauce last year and it was so good! I can't wait to make a bunch and stash it away in the freezer for winter.

DIY Microwave Popcorn

I'm so excited to share this recipe with you today! My girls love popcorn and ask to snack on it quite often, in fact they wanted some yesterday afternoon but I was out of microwave popcorn bags. I really don't like buying them, I think we all know how many disgusting ingredients are added in. But it's convenient so I continue to buy them every so often.

Not any more. Seriously, not ever again! This is way too easy and really a lot cheaper too.

You see this brown paper lunch bag? All you need to do is drop 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels in there and roll it down about three times, then cook in the microwave for about 2-1/2 minutes. You'll have perfect popcorn, ready to be seasoned with butter and salt or whatever else your little heart desires.

Have I convinced you yet? No worries about extra additives that you can't pronounce. You can enjoy a healthy snack and control the seasonings. Doesn't get much easier than this my friends.

DIY Microwave Popcorn

Ingredients:
1/4 cup popcorn kernels
brown paper lunch bag
2 tbsp butter, melted
salt to taste

Directions:
Add popcorn kernels to paper bag, fold over top three times. Place in microwave and cook for about 2-1/2 minutes, every microwave is different so keep a close on eye on it. May need to cook a little longer or less. When done remove from microwave and dump into bowl. Drizzle melted butter and season with salt if desired.

Jello Popcorn

Happy St. Patrick's Day! We don't usually do much to celebrate but I like to incorporate fun little things into our day for the kids when I can. I'm also not a fan of beer so you won't catch me drinking green beer on this day. The girls immediately put something green on this morning along with green hair ties and bows in their hair, they don't want any leprechauns pinching them today they said.

I decided to make some of this jello popcorn this morning for a special little snack today. Have you ever made this before? This was my first time, I don't think I've ever even tried any before. It's actually pretty good! I didn't spend long putting it all together. We used lime of course for St. Patty's Day but I think strawberry, cherry or even a blue raspberry would be fun and delicious for the kiddos. After baking the popcorn the jello coating gives it a nice crunchy candy coating. I know it will be a huge hit with the kiddos, as far as adults, I'm sure a little goes a long way. Unless you have a huge sweet tooth, then this is the perfect treat for you!

Jello Popcorn

Ingredients:
8 c popped popcorn
4 tbsp butter
3 tbsp honey (light corn syrup will work too)
1/2 c sugar
3 oz box lime jello (or any flavor)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add popped popcorn to a large bowl. In a small saucepan add butter and honey, cook over medium heat until butter has melted. Add in sugar and jello, stir until dissolved. Let come to a boil and then turn heat down and let simmer for 5 mins. Immediately remove from stove and pour over popcorn. Stir well to coat popcorn. Dump coated popcorn onto lined baking sheet and spread into one layer. Bake in oven for 10 mins. Remove and let cool, then break popcorn pieces apart. Enjoy!

                                                                                                                               


Any big plans for the rest of today? Since we've finally got some warmer temps (30s-40s) we're heading to my parents to grill out tonight. I made a fruit salad to take along, it's delicious, can't wait to share the recipe with you! Have a great Sunday!