Candied Corn Puffs Snack Mix Recipe

By Becky Hardin

Published Jan 17, 2020

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If you are a fan of caramel corn then you will love these candied corn puffs! These little puffs are the perfect sweet, salty and crunchy mix for movie night, game day or just a delicious snack all to yourself.

You can find these corn pops at most grocery stores, especially during the holiday season, in the same aisle as the chips. These are perfect in this recipe because there are no hard kernels, like with popcorn, and there is already some buttery flavoring on them that goes well with the sugary candy coating for a sweet and salty hit.

Only 3 ingredients too, so make a big ol batch!

How To Make These Candied Corn Puffs – Step By Step

Corn Puffs – A Salty And Sweet Treat

If you love caramel corn, you will LOVE these salty-sweet corn puffs. They make the best treat…salty and sweet, and we love that they never get stuck in your teeth like popcorn sometimes can. We love this treat during the holidays.

What Is Almond Bark?

Almond bark is a chocolate-like confection made with vegetable fats instead of cocoa butter and with coloring and flavors added. It can be bought in packages, blocks, or round discs where candy and baking supplies are sold. It adds the perfect amount of sweetness to these little yellow puffs of loveliness.

Candied Corn Puffs Vs Candied Popped Corn

Puff Corn is way easier to make than popped because you take out the popping and the tedious act of sorting through the popped corn for all the kernels and half-popped, will-surely-mean-a-trip-to-the-dentist kernels.

Also, the puff corn has a saltier flavor, which balances out the sweetness of the almond bark in a way that regular air-popped corn does not. Perfect for those who crave the perfect salty-sweet mix!

With the crispy exterior and seriously melt-in-your-mouth interior, it’s really a snack that can’t be beat.

Top Tips For Candied Corn Puffs

Use parchment! Parchment paper is going to save you so much mess and unnecessary clean-up. No one wants to scrub a sheet pan full of dried on caramel.
Don’t forget to stir the almond bark between melting it in the microwave.
Make sure to bake and stir. The baking helps to set the caramel so that it is firm and crunchy. Stirring the popcorn helps to make sure that all pieces are evenly coated and that they all dry accordingly.
Store in an airtight container to avoid sogginess!

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Ingredients1x2x3x

▢ 20 ounces vanilla flavored almond bark 567 grams (⅚ of a 24-ounce package)
▢ 8 ounces plain or butter-flavored corn puffs 227 grams (1 package) - SEE NOTE
▢ Coarse sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

Line 3 large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment or wax paper; set aside.
Melt the almond bark in a clean, large, microwave-safe bowl for 1-2 minutes. Stir the almond bark every 15 seconds until melted. 20 ounces vanilla flavored almond bark
Pour the corn puffs into a huge bowl and pour the melted almond bark over the top. Use two rubber spatulas to “toss” the corn puffs until evenly coated. 8 ounces plain or butter-flavored corn puffs
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets – spread out the corn puffs as much as possible. Sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt. Many of the Candied Corn Puffs will be stuck together, so let them dry for about 10 minutes and separate into individual pieces. Coarse sea salt
Let the corn puffs dry completely, about 1 hour, and place in an airtight container to store.

Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
3 Baking Sheet

Becky’s Tips

Puffed Corn: You can use plain or butter-flavored puffed corn for this recipe; a common brand to look for is Chester’s Puffcorn.
If you can’t find almond bark, you can use an equal amount of white melting chocolate wafers!
Use parchment! Parchment paper is going to save you so much mess and unnecessary clean-up. No one wants to scrub a sheet pan full of dried on caramel.
Don’t forget to stir the almond bark between melting it in the microwave.
Stirring the puffed corn helps to make sure that all pieces are evenly coated and that they all dry accordingly.
Store in an airtight container to avoid fogginess!

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Candied Corn Puffs Snack Mix

Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
3 Baking Sheet

Ingredients

20 ounces vanilla flavored almond bark 567 grams (⅚ of a 24-ounce package)
8 ounces plain or butter-flavored corn puffs 227 grams (1 package) - SEE NOTE
Coarse sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

Line 3 large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment or wax paper; set aside.
Melt the almond bark in a clean, large, microwave-safe bowl for 1-2 minutes. Stir the almond bark every 15 seconds until melted. 20 ounces vanilla flavored almond bark
Pour the corn puffs into a huge bowl and pour the melted almond bark over the top. Use two rubber spatulas to “toss” the corn puffs until evenly coated. 8 ounces plain or butter-flavored corn puffs
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets – spread out the corn puffs as much as possible. Sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt. Many of the Candied Corn Puffs will be stuck together, so let them dry for about 10 minutes and separate into individual pieces. Coarse sea salt
Let the corn puffs dry completely, about 1 hour, and place in an airtight container to store.

Notes

Puffed Corn: You can use plain or butter-flavored puffed corn for this recipe; a common brand to look for is Chester’s Puffcorn.
If you can’t find almond bark, you can use an equal amount of white melting chocolate wafers!
Use parchment! Parchment paper is going to save you so much mess and unnecessary clean-up. No one wants to scrub a sheet pan full of dried on caramel.
Don’t forget to stir the almond bark between melting it in the microwave.
Stirring the puffed corn helps to make sure that all pieces are evenly coated and that they all dry accordingly.
Store in an airtight container to avoid fogginess!

Nutrition

By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.

Essential Grocery List

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What to Buy at the Grocery Store

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