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Chocolate Popcorn Bars – No Bake

These chocolate bars are made with home-made popcorn and marshmallows. They’re super quick and easy to prepare and require no baking time.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 179kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 - 2 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 40g popping corn popping kernels
  • 200g chocolate milk or dark (minimum 35% cocoa solids)
  • 50g unsalted butter room temperature
  • 20g golden syrup
  • 40g mini marshmallows or large chopped marshmallows
  • 100g chocolate additional for top layer

Instructions

  • If you’re using popping corns then add the oil to a saucepan over a medium heat. Cover the pan with a well-fitting lid, shake to coat the kernels in the oil. Cook until the popping stops then remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Line an 8 x 8-inch (20 x 20cm) square tin with parchment paper and set aside. Leave enough overhang to make it easier to remove the bars from the tin.
  • To a medium sized bowl add the chocolate, butter and golden syrup. Place the bowl over a pot of boiling water and melt all the ingredients together while continuously stirring. Ensure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. You can also do this in the microwave at 40 second increments but be careful not to start cooking the chocolate. The chocolate should only be warm once melted and not piping hot. Once the chocolate and butter are melted, set the bowl aside to cool.
  • Into the cooled chocolate, add the popcorn and fold it into the chocolate. While folding it in, use your spatula to slightly break up the popcorn. Fold in the mini marshmallows and ensure you coat them well with the chocolate.
  • Tip the mixture into the baking tin and spread it out. Using a palette knife or the back of a spoon press the mixture tightly into the pan. Set aside while you melt the top chocolate layer. Add the chocolate to a microwaveable bowl and melt at 15 second increments. Once the chocolate cools, spread a thin layer on top of the chocolate popcorn mixture in the baking tin and place in the freezer or fridge to set. Once it has set, cut into squares and enjoy.