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Hello there friends!
So lately it seems no matter who I’m talking to, they all have one thing in common… they’re BUSY. Busy busy busy!!!
And really, who isn’t? We’ve all got things to do. And time never seems to be a friend when it comes to schedules and taking it slow. Especially with Christmas only 23 days away and all.
Yeah… 23 days! Bonkers!!!
Since we’re all running around like crazy people this month, I’ve decided to be more “on it” when it comes to having snacks in-hands-reach and ready for the eating – at all times. Because nobody wants a case of the hangries 😉 And I hear they come on fast this time of year.
I’ve been making a version of this popcorn for years, but over the weekend, I finally had time to make it, then remake it, then make it again. Ya know, just to be sure it’s good enough for my friends (YOU!). After a few little tweaks (more chocolate, marshmallows, and a little spice), I think – no, I know – this is the one!
With it’s hearty crunch, decadent cinnamon/chocolate coating, and just the right kick of spice… don’t be surprised if you look down and find you’ve eaten the whole bowl yourself. You’ve been warned 😉
Mexican Hot Cocoa Popcorn – Baker by Nature
Serves 8 – 10
*Adapted from my sweet friend Jane’s mama – thanks girls!
Ingredients:
6 cups freshly popped popcorn (you can pop it yourself on the stove, or use about 3 microwaveable bags, just make sure they’re not flavored)
4 tablespoons butter, melted (salted or unsalted both work fine, just don’t add salt if you use salted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup hot chocolate mix
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon sea salt (if your using salted butter, leave this out, or add after tasting)
Instructions:
Place hot, freshly popped popcorn in a large serving/mixing bowl.
In a small bowl whisk together melted butter and vanilla extract, and pour over the warm popcorn, stirring quickly to coat the kernels.
In a small bowl whisk together the hot chocolate mix, cinnamon, and spices. Pour over the still warm popcorn, mixing well to coat all of the kernels.
Add mini chocolate chips and marshmallows, stir to combine.
Serve at once, or store in an airtight container until needed.
Will stay fresh in an airtight container for 48 hours.
Oh yum! That looks delicious! Perfect for a christmas movie night on a cold winters day! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
That’s my kind of popcorn girl! Chocolate yumminess. Pinned!
This is popcorn for December!! YAY! Love it!
Now this is my kinda popcorn… Love it!!
Wow, this looks awesome. I love mini marshmallows (especially those freeze dried hot cocoa versions) I can’t make this because I WILL eat the whole batch 😉
Can’t wait to make this and watch Christmas movies : )
that looks sooo good! xO!
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I am in love. Pinning, making this week for a well deserved snack!
I wants. I wants this. WANTS IT!
ahhhggggh so yummalicious
what a fabulous snack! i love this idea 🙂
Yum, this is just the kind of thing I’d like to have within an arm’s reach during the holidays!
This looks so darn good, I’m not sure I could keep it around because I’d eat it all in one sitting! Kinda defeats the purpose of having it around for snacks later 🙂
SO FUN! I love salty-sweet anything, and the chocolate/marshmallow combo is lovely. Pinning for my holiday party board!
Oh boy! I can’t wait to make this popcorn. It looks delish!
Oh my gosh – this looks like winter snacking heaven!!
You had me at Mexican. But mainly the picture because this bowl looks so good! I want to dive into it. I’m making this, for sure. I have to have this popcorn in my life.
I’ve been known to get hangry (my husband calls me Hannah which stands for Hungry Anna, when it happens), but this popcorn looks totally, wonderfully snackable!
You are a life saver! This Christmas craziness has been getting me more and more hungry everyday, I am snacking more than usual lately!
23 days…ugh. I’m SO not ready!
This popcorn looks amazing – perfect for holiday snacking!
I love the spicy kick to this popcorn! Plus, it is just so cute in a little mug, and would make a perfectly easy gift! Yum!
Love those Mexican hot cocoa flavours and consuming them in popcorn form sounds like an excellent idea!
I want to eat the whole bowl myself, ooh this looks too great!
Help! I need this spiced hot chocolate right now.