Crunchy, chocolatey Snickers Popcorn with gooey caramel and chunks of Snickers candy bars. A fun, indulgent snack everyone will love.
Snickers Popcorn is a sweet and salty treat that combines light, crunchy popcorn with gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and chunks of Snickers bars. Perfect for movie nights, parties, or a fun snack, this indulgent recipe is quick to make and endlessly shareable.
The combination of chocolate, caramel, peanuts, and popcorn creates the ultimate treat that both kids and adults will love, making it a must-have for any gathering or cozy night in.
Snickers fans also need to try Deep fried snickers, Snickers Cupcakes, and Snickers Cookies for more fun recipes. If you love popcorn, try Cracker Jacks Recipe, Cotton Candy Popcorn and Zebra Popcorn Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Sweet & Salty – The perfect balance of crunchy popcorn, chocolate, caramel, and peanuts.
- Quick & Easy – Ready in minutes with simple ingredients and minimal prep.
- Crowd-Pleaser – A treat everyone loves at parties, movie nights, or holiday gatherings.
- Gooey & Crunchy – Soft caramel and chocolate contrast with crunchy popcorn for the ultimate texture.
- Customizable – Add extra candy, nuts, or drizzle more chocolate to make it your own.
- Kid-Friendly – Fun, indulgent snack that’s loved by kids and adults alike.
- Make-Ahead Friendly – Can be prepared in advance and stored for later snacking.
Ingredients
- Popped Popcorn. I just used bags of microwave popcorn.
- Butter. Make sure to buy real butter.
- Brown Sugar. The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes
- Baking soda. Best Baking Soda Substitutes
- Vanilla Extract. Always use pure vanilla extract.
- Snickers Bars. The popcorn has real snickers in each bite for a luscious treat.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate. I prefer semi-sweet chocolate because it isn’t as sweet as milk chocolate.
Find the complete ingredients for this recipe at the bottom of the page.
Variations and Substitutions
- Mini Snickers – Use mini Snickers bars for smaller, bite-sized pieces.
- Chocolate Lovers – Drizzle extra milk, dark, or white chocolate over the popcorn for an indulgent twist.
- Nut-Free Version – Omit the peanuts or use peanut-free candy bars for allergy-friendly snacking.
- Caramel Overload – Add extra caramel drizzle for a gooier, richer snack.
- Holiday Mix – Stir in red and green M&M’s for Christmas or pastel candies for Easter.
- Spicy Sweet – Add a pinch of sea salt or cayenne pepper for a sweet-and-spicy twist.
- Peanut Butter Twist – Drizzle melted peanut butter over the popcorn instead of chocolate for a nutty variation.
- Mixed Candy – Combine Snickers with other favorite candy bars like Milky Way or Twix for a variety mix
How to Make Snickers Popcorn
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Place the popped popcorn in a very large bowl.
Step 2. Make the Caramel. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Then stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Then boil without stirring. After about 4 minutes, remove from the heat and then stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract.
Step 3. Next, coat the popcorn. Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn and stir it to coat all the popcorn with the caramel sauce.
Step 4. Bake the popcorn. Place the popcorn in baking sheets. Then bake for about 30 minutes.
Step 5. Chop up the snicker’s bars. Stir the snicker pieces into the caramel popcorn and cook for 5 more minutes so the snicker’s pieces soften.
Step 6. Then remove the popcorn from the oven and place on a baking sheet to cool. While the popcorn is cooling, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals. Make sure to stir after each interval until melted.
Step 7. Use a fork to drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn. Next, allow the popcorn to sit for 10-15 minutes. Then the popcorn is ready to break apart into pieces and enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Use Fresh Popcorn – Popcorn should be freshly popped and fully cooled before adding caramel and chocolate to prevent sogginess.
- Chop Snickers Evenly – Cut candy bars into uniform pieces for consistent bites.
- Melt Chocolate Slowly – Use a microwave in 20–30 second intervals to prevent burning.
- Toss Gently – Fold the caramel, chocolate, and Snickers into the popcorn carefully to avoid crushing the popcorn.
- Line a Baking Sheet – Spread the mixture on parchment paper to cool and set without sticking.
- Add Toppings Immediately – Sprinkle extra chocolate drizzle, nuts, or sprinkles while the popcorn is still warm for best adherence.
- Customize Flavors – Mix in other candies, nuts, or a pinch of sea salt to enhance the sweet and salty balance.
Storage
Room Temperature – Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Avoid Refrigeration – Refrigerating can cause the chocolate and caramel to harden and make the popcorn chewy.
Freezing – For longer storage, freeze in a sealed freezer-safe bag or container for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Keep Dry – Ensure the container is completely sealed and the popcorn is cool before storing to prevent moisture and sogginess.
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Snickers Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 9 cups Popped Popcorn approximately 3 bags
- 1 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 2 cups Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 4 Full Size Snickers Bars
- 4 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place popped popcorn in a very large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Then stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Then boil without stirring for approximately 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and then stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn and stir it to coat all the popcorn with the caramel sauce.
- Place the popcorn in a roasting pan, two large shallow baking dishes or pans and bake in a preheated oven, for approximately 30 minutes (stirring halfway through).
- Chop up the snickers bars. Stir the snicker pieces into the caramel popcorn and cook for 5 more minutes for the snicker pieces to soften.
- Then remove the popcorn from the oven and place on a baking sheet to cool. While the popcorn is cooling, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted. Use a fork to drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn. Let the popcorn sit for 10-15 minutes for the chocolate to set.
- Then the popcorn is ready to break apart into pieces and enjoy!
