Brownie Brittle Popcorn
Posted: 09/16/2015
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What’s better than crunchy, flavorful Brownie Brittle? Brownie Brittle paired with America’s favorite treat: popcorn. Add some sprinkles for a fun pop of color!
Let me start with a question: Have you all tried Brownie Brittle? It has all the chocolate flavor of brownies but the texture is like only the crunchy edges of the brownies, not the soft gooey centers. It’s a combination of a chip and a brownie, if that makes any sense at all.
The first time I tried Brownie Brittle, I have to say I was slightly underwhelmed. I’m a huge fan of slightly under-baked brownies that have a super-soft, chewy center.
But I will admit that Brownie Brittle grew on me big time. I could not stop opening the bag for “just one more bite.” It’s majorly addicting, but due to its light and crispy texture, you can enjoy it with less guilt than a thick, dense brownie. It’s only natural that I would combine it with popcorn.
As always, I have a specific method to my madness when I make sweet-flavored popcorn recipes.
First and foremost – REMOVE THE UNPOPPED KERNELS. Once they’re covered in chocolate, they are undetectable until you crunch down on them. Ouch!
First, pop the popcorn into a huge bowl, and give it a good shake to help the un-popped kernels settle to the bottom of the bowl. Scoop out all the fully popped kernels and place them on a baking sheet. (You’ll be using the baking sheet later, so you don’t have to worry about dirtying it.)
Once you’ve scooped out all the fluffy popped corn, you’ll be left with the un-popped or partially popped kernels in the bottom of the bowl. Toss those in the trash and return the popped kernels to the bowl. Sounds tedious but it only takes about a minute.
Another thing I like to do when I make popcorn is to use a mixture of large pieces of whatever I’m mixing in (in this case, Brownie Brittle) along with a crushed version of the mix in.
Crushing the Brownie Brittle ensures that each bite will have that recognizable brownie flavor. Leaving some pieces whole gives you strong pops of that flavor and texture, but it also helps the person who is eating the popcorn know exactly what they are eating. I use the same technique with my Cinnamon Toast Crunch popcorn.
I add sprinkles so the popcorn doesn’t look a little BROWN and boring – but sprinkles are totally optional. Totally recommended, but optional nonetheless. (If you like colorful popcorn, you might also enjoy Nerds popcorn!)
If chocolate isn’t your thing but you still love popcorn, make sure to check out my Peanut Butter and Honey Popcorn or Blueberries and Cream Popcorn. And don’t forget my Orange Creamsicle Popcorn!
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What’s better than crunchy, flavorful Brownie Brittle? Brownie Brittle paired with America’s favorite treat: popcorn. Add some sprinkles for a fun pop of color!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (see note)
- 1 (16 ounce) package chocolate candy melts
- 2 cups Brownie Brittle that has been broken into bite-sized pieces (see note)
- 1 cup crushed (sand consistency) Brownie Brittle
- colored sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Pop corn using an hot air popper. Pick out any unpopped kernels (slightly time consuming but very important!!!). See post for complete directions.
- To the popped popcorn, add the broken up Brownie Brittle (not the crushed Brownie Brittle). Pour melted candy coating over the popcorn mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
- While the candy coating is still wet, add the crushed Brownie Brittle and stir again to combine.
- Spread onto a large sheet pan and if desired, add sprinkles. Allow candy coating to harden, about 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Notes
- I like to use the mushroom variety of popcorn kernels.
- Use about 2/3 to 3/4 of 16 ounce bag of Brownie Brittle. I like the Chocolate Chip variety.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 137kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 21mg, Sodium: 99mg
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
aghhh i so need to try brownie brittle! This popcorn looks and sounds soooo addictive!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
I’ve unexpectedly chomped down on un popped popcorn before, so that is an important tip! Looks amazing!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Such a fun treat! We are big popcorn fans and this brownie brittle version would disappear in no time! Looks fantastic!
denise says
I’ll have to look for the brownie brittle.
Jennifer Sikora says
That looks scrumptious! I am a huge lover of popcorn and this looks right up my alley.
rachel @ athletic avocado says
I’m pretty sure this popcorn came from heaven! It looks amazing :)