Caramel Popcorn Choc Tops

Wouldn’t these look great on the birthday table?  They would particularly suit a movie themed party.  The recipe is from Taste which has some other excellent popcorn recipes that you might like to try.

Popcorn is one of the easiest treats to make and this is a simple way to make it look really effective.

Preparation Time
30 – 100 minutes

Cooking Time
10 minutes

Makes
10

Ingredients
1 x 100g pkt natural flavour microwave popcorn
2 x 300g pkts soft caramels (such as Pascall Columbines)
300g butter, chopped
10 bought ice-cream cup cones
200g dark cooking chocolate, coarsely chopped

Method
Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Cook the popcorn in the microwave following packet directions. Transfer to a large bowl.

Place the caramels and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until smooth.

Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and stir to coat.

Divide the caramel popcorn among the cones and place on the lined tray. Place in the fridge for 1 hour or until set.

Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on Medium/ 500watts/50%, stirring every 30 seconds with a metal spoon, for 1 minute or until the chocolate melts and is smooth.

Drizzle a little chocolate over the top of each cone. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes or until set. Serve.