Delicious and Crunchy Candied Almond Bark Popcorn Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible combination of crunchy popcorn and sweet almond bark with this easy-to-follow recipe. The popcorn is coated in a delicious blend of caramelized almonds and melted chocolate, creating a delightful treat that is perfect for parties, movie nights, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy this addictive snack in no time.

Ingredients

• 10 cups of popped popcorn
• 1 cup of sliced almonds
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup of light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 12 ounces of white chocolate, melted

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the popped popcorn and sliced almonds. Set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
4. Continue cooking, without stirring, for 3 minutes or until the mixture turns a golden brown color.
5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Be careful, as the mixture will bubble up.
6. Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and almonds, working quickly to coat all the pieces evenly.
7. Spread the coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet, separating any clumps.
8. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the popcorn, using a spoon or a piping bag with a small opening.
9. Allow the almond bark popcorn to cool and harden completely at room temperature. This will take about 1 hour.
10. Once hardened, break the almond bark popcorn into smaller pieces and transfer to an airtight container for storage.
11. Serve and enjoy!

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