Top 10 popcorn recipes

Popcorn is one of the most popular snack foods. Whether at the movies or on a long road trip, you can enjoy this crunchy, salty food. With fewer calories and less fat than many chips or crackers, popcorn tastes delicious but is a healthier choice than many snack varieties.

This finger-licking food has been around for the past few centuries. According to PBS, popcorn was first sold in the 1820s in the Eastern United States. In The Dictionary of Americanisms by John Russell Bartlett in 1848, popped corn was described as “parched Indian corn, so called from the noise it makes on bursting open.”

Following this, the popularity of popcorn grew. Americans now eat 17 billion quarts of it each year, according to About Food. In a global survey by Nielsen, 29 percent of people stated that they had eaten popcorn in the past 30 days, making it on the top 10 list for North America, Latin America and the Middle East.

Because of its world-wide appeal, popcorn deserves its own holiday. According to Popcorn, the day is either January 19 or whatever day the Super Bowl happens. In either case, there is still time to celebrate this tasty treat by crunching on some of these recipes.

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10. Pumpkin Popcorn Balls from The Spiffy Cookie

Looking for a cute recipe to make with kids? These pumpkin popcorn balls are simple as well as delicious. Few ingredients are needed to make these charming treats.

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9. Truffle Popcorn from Food Folks and Fun

Another simple recipe, this popcorn tastes classy despite being easy to make. Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and truffle oil are all that are needed to season popcorn and make it into a sophisticated dish. Try having this on your coffee table to serve to your boss or coworkers when they come over to your house.

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8. Festive JELL-O Popcorn Balls from A Family Feast

Marshmallows, popcorn and JELL-O – those three ingredients do not seem to complement each other. However, this recipe proves that these three can taste great when put together in the right way. If you want to be creative, use JELL-O that matches the holiday or season. For example, strawberry flavor would be fun for Valentine’s Day.

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7. Chocolate Popcorn from Chocolate Chocolate and More!

Want to mix sweet and salty? By pouring melted cocoa over popcorn, you can make that combination happen. It is so simple that you will be surprised that you did not think about it earlier.

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6. Lemon, Parmesan and Black Pepper Popcorn from Cookie + Kate

Many recipes with popcorn tend to be sweet. If you want something savory instead, this is a great recipe for you. The mixture of lemon zest, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper with the popcorn makes a wonderful snack.

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5. Coconut Macaroon Popcorn from Food Folks and Fun

Popcorn does not need to be just a snack; it can work for a dessert too. For example, this recipe resembles a coconut macaroon but has fewer calories. Who says you cannot diet and eat dessert too?

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4. Skinny Caramel Popcorn from Kleinworth & Co

This recipe might have a bit more of a fall flavor, but it still tastes good any season. Numerous ingredients are added to make this popcorn scrumptious such as yogurt-covered raisins, trail mix and caramel made from coconut oil, honey and vanilla. Using Skinny Girl popcorn (as the recipe recommends) cuts down on at least 20% of the calories to make this a treat you can enjoy even more.

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3. White Chocolate Popcorn from The 36th Avenue

Food can be both pretty and delicious. In 15 minutes, you can make this with marshmallows, colored sixlets and white chocolate chips along with the popcorn. For a birthday party or girls’ night out, this is a great idea.

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2. Popcorn Bars from Chocolate Chocolate and More!

Most popcorn recipes simply involve sprinkling, mixing, or pouring ingredients over popcorn. These bars are an exception. They be a bit more complicated but are certainly worth the trouble. Marshmallows, M&Ms, sprinkles and chocolate almond bark are all included. Need you know more?

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1. Peppermint Bark Popcorn from Cookie + Kate

Peppermint is still in season even though Christmas is over now. Simply sprinkle crushed candy canes and drizzle chocolate on popcorn to make this recipe. That is basically all that is needed for this wonderful treat.