5 Simple Popcorn Treats for Movie Night at Home

S Faloon
A popcorn treat is the ultimate movie night treat at home. You want freshly popped corn with an extra twist that is quick to make. Try these simple recipes.

Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Popcorn
Melt one half stick butter or margarine in heavy bottom pan on medium heat. Add one bag of large jet puffed marshmallows and stir constantly to melt. Add one half cup peanut butter. Stir to blend smooth. Remove from heat. Add 6 to 8 cups salted popped corn. Stir quickly and mix thoroughly. Turn out on buttered cookie sheet. Cut in pieces or break off by hand.

Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
Crush a dozen hard red and white peppermint candies. Set aside. Melt 6 ounces of milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips in double boiler. In the meantime pop up six quarts of sweet kettle popcorn. Pour into large bowl. Mix in peppermint candy 'crumbs'. Drizzle with melted chocolate.

Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn
Pour 6 quarts of popcorn in large bowl. Melt and drizzle with desired amount of butter. Mix 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar and 1 to 2 Tablespoons cinnamon together. Sprinkle over popcorn and mix well.

Cheesy Popcorn
Pop 6 quarts of corn and drizzle with butter, lightly salt. Pour 1/2 to 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over corn. Add in one small bag of crunchy cheese puffs. Mix well.

Party Popcorn
Mix 6 quarts of buttered, salted popcorn with 1 bag of candy coated chocolate candies, 1 cup raisins, 1 to 2 cups nuts of choice or shelled sunflower seeds if desired. Not recommended for children under 3.

Published by S Faloon

S Faloon is an active community member, Deputy Town Clerk/Voter Registrar and volunteer. She was a full time florist, is an artist, professional crafter and freelance writer with over 1,000 published articles.  View profile

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  • needle felted dogs1/10/2011

    Yum :) I'd use marshmallow creme instead, already melted :)

  • Janet Roof12/28/2008

    These sound awesome, I'm going to try them all. Thanks.

  • Nikki10/11/2008

    I had to come back to this one again :D

  • Kristie Leong M.D.9/28/2008

    The cinnamon sugar popcorn sounds delicious! We had popcorn last night I wish I had read your article first.

  • Cassandra Mae9/26/2008

    My mouth is watering! Thank you!

    Hey! You could throw these in a Christmas basket, too, with a 2 liter of soda!

  • TC Thorn9/24/2008

    Caramel corn is my favorite, but these look pretty yummy too ;)

  • C.B. Jones9/24/2008

    You had me at Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Popcorn.

  • Linda Ann Nickerson9/22/2008

    Yummmmmmmm!

  • Crystal Ray9/22/2008

    I'm going to have to try these - especially the peanut butter marshmallow variety. I love popcorn, and these sound fantastic! Thanks.

  • Sheryl Young9/21/2008

    These sound absolutely yummy - especially the chocolate mint! Will it smell too good to sneak into a movie theatre with me?!!

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