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    Home » Type » Desserts » Candy

    Salted Butter Toffee Popcorn with Dark Chocolate and Toasted Almonds

    Published: Sep 15, 2011 · Modified: Jan 19, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 37 Comments

    Salted Butter Toffee Popcorn with Dark Chocolate and Toasted Almonds

    Sometimes I get a recipe stuck in my head.

    For example, those Tuna Cakes I posted last time? Yeah…I’ve been eating them for lunch for two weeks straight. (Part of the reason is because they’re delicious, but if I’m being honest, it’s mostly because I’ve been super busy and they’re a quick and easy meal if I make a double batch and individually freeze them.) The week before, I had this salad for lunch six days straight.

    Salted Butter Toffee Popcorn with Dark Chocolate and Toasted Almonds 2And I won’t even talk about my morning oat obsession. (Yup, each word links to a different breakfast-y dish with oats.)

    Salted Butter Toffee Popcorn with Dark Chocolate and Toasted Almonds 3

    If you were reading my blog about a year and a half ago (first of all, thanks for still reading!), you might remember when I made Salted Pretzel Toffee. Since then I guess I’ve had butter toffee on my mind because I’ve made a couple of different spin-offs, my favorite being this salty/sweet popcorn. Toasted almonds add nutty crunch and a pretty drizzle of dark chocolate really takes it to the next level.

    If you're looking for the ultimate movie night snack, this is it!

    Salted Butter Toffee Popcorn with Dark Chocolate and Toasted Almonds 4

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    Salted Butter Toffee Popcorn with Dark Chocolate and Toasted Almonds
    Prep time:  15 mins
    Cook time:  15 mins
    Total time:  30 mins
    Yield: 12 servings
     
    Sweet butter toffee popcorn is enhanced with a touch of sea salt, crunchy toasted almonds, and a drizzle of dark chocolate.
    Ingredients
    • 12 cups air-popped popcorn (from ½ cup popcorn kernels)
    • 1 cup whole almonds, toasted
    • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
    • 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 4 oz good-quality dark chocolate
    • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt, lightly crushed between your fingertips
    Instructions
    1. Toss together the popcorn and nuts in a large bowl and set aside. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner and set aside.
    2. Cook the butter, sugar, water, and fine salt in a medium-sized, thick-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until the temperature reaches 305F (hard crack stage), stirring occasionally. Stir in the vanilla and baking soda and pour over the popcorn/nut mixture.
    3. Use two heat-safe rubber spatulas to toss the popcorn around to distribute the toffee throughout, and then spread the popcorn on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle on the coarse sea salt.
    4. Let the popcorn cool and harden, and then break it into pieces (leaving it on the baking sheet for now).
    5. Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler, and drizzle it on the cooled popcorn; let the chocolate harden before removing.
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    Update (April 30, 2015): I made this dish again and snapped a few pictures, so I decided to update the photos in this post.

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    1. Suzy says

      February 24, 2012 at 9:07 pm

      Hi Faith,

      I tried making this today twice, but the toffee would crumble every time I'd add the vanilla. What am I doing wrong?

      Suzy
      p.s. keep up the great work!

      Reply
      • Faith says

        February 25, 2012 at 8:07 am

        Suzy, It's hard to know for sure without being there with you, but I think it sounds like your sugar may have crystallized. Did you make sure to use a medium-sized, thick bottomed saucepan? Did you keep it at medium heat? Did you only stir occasionally? If you want to take extra measures against crystallization, you can use a different wooden spoon to stir the mixture once the sugar melts. Some people only stir until the sugar melts, and then after that, brush down the sides of the saucepan with a wet pastry brush, and only swirl the pot while the toffee cooks (then use a clean wooden spoon to stir in the vanilla and baking soda). I hope this helps!

        P.S. You are so sweet -- thank you!

        Reply
    2. lynn says

      September 29, 2011 at 9:57 pm

      Well I was about to comment on your yummy looking stuffed light potatoes, then realized it's been a while since I've had time to peruse my favorite blogs and ended up here, at this luscious post. Oh my goodness! I have NEVER seen such delicious looking popcorn, Faith. I have GOT to try this. Very soon :) Thank you for posting this.

      Reply
    3. Sara (The Veggie Eco-Life) says

      September 27, 2011 at 5:09 am

      Oh what a bomb of (bad) goodness!
      I'm a fool for popcorn... and for chocolate... and for sugary sweets.

      Reply
    4. grace says

      September 22, 2011 at 2:50 am

      cashews would be my nut of choice for this, although let's be honest--any nut would complement toffee and chocolate. stellar batch of the popped stuff, faith!

      Reply
    5. FOODESSA says

      September 20, 2011 at 7:09 am

      Sweet and salty is the way to go.
      Mom and I go crazy obssessive on snacks like these.

      I can really appreciate the fact that you omitted using corn syrup...as so many unfortunately do.

      Thanks for sharing this treat Faith.

      Ciao for now,
      Claudia

      Reply
    6. nancy at good food matters says

      September 19, 2011 at 10:36 am

      I have some wonderful organic red popcorn in my pantry right now---this looks like a terrific use for it!

      Reply
    7. Reeni says

      September 17, 2011 at 6:36 pm

      That looks sinfully addicting Faith! Sweet and salty treats are the best.

      Reply
    8. LeQuan says

      September 17, 2011 at 5:42 pm

      I love the combination of salty and sweet desserts. This sounds scrumptious! I could sit in front of the TV and finish these probably before my movie even started. Yummers!

      Reply
    9. Betty @ scrambled hen fruit says

      September 16, 2011 at 11:58 pm

      Want- no,need- some of this now. It would be seriously addictive, I'm sure. :)

      Reply
    10. Erica says

      September 16, 2011 at 8:11 pm

      Wonderful treat!This will be great as an appetizer for a party!

      Reply
    11. Laz says

      September 16, 2011 at 12:34 pm

      Faith,

      You have my address. If you could please just drop these in one of those tins and ship it over.

      WOW!

      Reply
    12. Angie's Recipes says

      September 16, 2011 at 11:25 am

      Those are deadly delicious! I would have to finish the whole bowl before I could stop!

      Reply
    13. Susan says

      September 16, 2011 at 11:17 am

      What a delightful, crunchy treat. All my favorite snacks rolled into one!

      Reply
    14. Nutmeg Nanny says

      September 16, 2011 at 11:13 am

      There is nothing wrong with this! I would probably eat it for breakfast...and lunch...and maybe as an appetizer with dinner :)

      Reply
    15. Andrea @What's Cooking at the Genua's? says

      September 16, 2011 at 10:35 am

      Wow, this looks incredible! I LOVE popcorn and when you add salty nuts and chocolate I'm sold! Can't wait to give this a try! Thanks!!

      Reply
    16. Julie M. says

      September 16, 2011 at 9:10 am

      Holy heavens, that looks amazing Faith! Chocolate and caramel are one of my favorite combinations.

      Reply
    17. Stephanie says

      September 16, 2011 at 8:11 am

      That looks amazingly addictive! I love the combination of sweet and salty. This would make a great gift in a cellophane bag!

      Reply
    18. tania@mykitchenstories says

      September 16, 2011 at 8:05 am

      I have a teenager that would go crazy for this recipe. It looks very inviting

      Reply
    19. Michele | Cooking At Home says

      September 16, 2011 at 5:40 am

      Yep, this looks about perfect!

      Reply
    20. Krista says

      September 16, 2011 at 5:18 am

      Oh Faith, this looks amazing! You make such pretty and delicious food. :-) I'm so glad I'm settled down for a while so I can linger over your gorgeous photos and be inspired. :-)

      Reply
    21. Priti says

      September 16, 2011 at 12:31 am

      Wow this looks fab ....I love to munch on..add chocolate is cool

      Reply
    22. Veronica Miller says

      September 16, 2011 at 12:13 am

      I'm a sucker for sweets and this is right up my alley! This is the kind of thing that I take a nibble of and then can't stop nibbling! Looks divine!

      Reply
    23. Biren @ Roti n Rice says

      September 15, 2011 at 8:40 pm

      Toffee, dark chocolate, and nuts...sounds really good! It will be hard to stop once I start eating this.

      Reply
    24. Jay says

      September 15, 2011 at 7:48 pm

      truly irresistable...love ur innovative recipe collection..:)
      Tasty Appetite

      Reply
    25. Samantha Cernock says

      September 15, 2011 at 5:48 pm

      Wow, that looks amazing!!! I love toffee and chocolate popcorn.

      Reply
    26. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says

      September 15, 2011 at 5:21 pm

      What a yummy snack Faith!

      Reply
    27. Evelyne@CheapEthnicEatz says

      September 15, 2011 at 4:01 pm

      Too me this is awesome homemade Kracker Jacks, I made a similar recipe not long ago. The touch of chocolate on top is brilliant.

      Reply
    28. BeadedTail says

      September 15, 2011 at 4:01 pm

      I'm not sure I needed to know how to make this! I'm afraid if I started, I'd be eating it every day for months!

      Reply
    29. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says

      September 15, 2011 at 2:40 pm

      Now that's a snack. Salty and sweet, looks amazing!

      Reply
    30. aipi says

      September 15, 2011 at 2:28 pm

      Oh my ~ that looks amazingly delicious, bet they are addictive ~ rocking recipe :)
      USMasala

      Reply
    31. A2Z Heallhty Vegetarian Cuisine says

      September 15, 2011 at 1:29 pm

      This is incredibly irresistible...

      Reply
    32. Ma What's For Dinner says

      September 15, 2011 at 12:49 pm

      This is sooooo my idea of heaven on a plate. I'm such a sucker for the salty sweet and crunchy!

      Lots of yummy love,
      Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner
      http://www.mawhats4dinner.com

      Reply
    33. Krista says

      September 15, 2011 at 11:25 am

      Oh my gosh! How good would this be? I don't think it would last long at my place at all....

      Reply
    34. Katerina says

      September 15, 2011 at 10:59 am

      This is totally decadent. I wish I had a bowl full of these beauties everytime I watch a movie. I am back in blogosphere and I see big changes here. Your blog looks very elegant and beautiful Faith. Congratulations!

      Reply
    35. Erica says

      September 15, 2011 at 10:46 am

      This reminds me of Harry & Davids! Looks SO good. A delicious treat. I totally get hooked on recipes too...right now its pumpkin bars!

      Reply
    36. Rosa says

      September 15, 2011 at 10:29 am

      That popcorn looks amazing and devilishly tempting!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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