Popcorn Nibble Mix Recipes

SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty foil and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Pour popped popcorn out onto foil lined baking sheet. Pick out any kernels. Add Crispix and pretzels and spread out evenly with popcorn.
• Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and then allow to boil for two minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and use a spoon to drizzle the mixture over the popcorn mixture in an even stream. Toss the popcorn mixture lightly to distribute and then spread it back out in an even layer.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Use a spatula to stir the mixture and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir once more. Spread the mixture back out in an even layer and allow to cool for 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Break apart and allow to cool completely. Add peanut M&M's and toss to combine.
• Store in an airtight container or zippered plastic storage bags.

MORE PLEASE SWIRLED POPCORN MIX

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 250°F Grease large roasting pan. Mix cereal, popped popcorn and nuts in roasting pan.
• COMBINE brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, without stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. Pour evenly over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
• BAKE for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely in pan, stirring frequently to break apart mixture. Stir in morsels and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

NUTTY NIBBLES

Steps:

• Combine popcorn, nuts and pretzels in a bowl and mix well.
• Place the butter, Worcestershire, pepper and garlic powder into a saucepan and melt over a low heat, mixing well.
• Pour the butter mix over popcorn mix and stir until all ingredients are well coated.
• Store in airtight container or package in cellophane bags.

POPCORN NIBBLE MIX

Steps:

• Put the popcorn, dried apricots, dried apples, chocolate bits and pepitas into a bowl and mix well to combine.
• Store the nibble mix in an airtight container.