Hot Honey Popcorn Chocolate Nuts (Printable Version)

Crunchy popcorn drizzled in hot honey, baked, and topped with chocolate and nuts for sweet heat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Popcorn

01 - 10 cups popped popcorn (from approximately 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)

→ Hot Honey Sauce

02 - 1/4 cup honey
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
04 - 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Optional Toppings

06 - 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate or milk chocolate
07 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts, such as pecans, almonds, or peanuts

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add honey, red chili flakes, and smoked paprika, stirring until the mixture is well combined and warmed through. Remove from heat.
03 - Place popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Gradually drizzle the hot honey sauce over the popcorn, tossing gently to ensure an even coating.
04 - Spread the coated popcorn in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring halfway through for uniform crispness.
05 - Remove the popcorn from the oven and allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet.
06 - If desired, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled popcorn and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Let chocolate set before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry ingredients you probably already have
  • Quick to prepare ready in just 25 minutes
  • Easily customizable for dietary needs and spice levels
  • Perfect for parties snacking or gifting
  • Seriously addictive
02 -
  • High fiber and vegetarian friendly treat
  • Stays crunchy if stored correctly
  • Can be made fully vegan or nut free
03 -
  • Never skip the step of tossing the popcorn very gently otherwise it will break and get soggy always line your baking sheet for simple cleanup
  • If you like extra spices sprinkle a touch more while it is still warm for a bold pop of flavor

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