The Fourth of July, America’s Independence Day, is just around the corner. Last year we celebrated with a refreshing, patriotic Chocolate Pudding Ice Cream Pie. But this year we will be celebrating the date with none other than a fun, Quick Chocolate Popcorn with Condensed Milk Drizzle and M&M’s (Pipoca de Chocolate com Leite Condensado e M&M’s)…
This chocolate popcorn is a great family dessert which virtually no child (or adult) will be able to resist… See the precise equation: Chocolate + popcorn + sweetened condensed milk + colorful M&M’s = a HIT!!!! It just doesn’t get any better than this, does it?
If you love grilling, these Grilled Chicken Legs wrapped in Bacon (churrasco de frango) accompanied by Grilled Corn on the Cob with Jalapeño-Lime Aioli and Parmesan Cheese will make your day! If you don’t feel like firing up the grill, try these fall-off-the-bone barbecued Brazilian-Style Pork Ribs which are prepared in the oven and can be enjoyed all year round.
And, of course, this Strawberry Caipirinha or Berry Caipilé with Tangerine Popsicle (drink and dessert in a glass) can cool off any soaring temps.
Enjoy the day with your family and friends, watching the fireworks and celebrating such an important date for America! As for me, I cannot get enough of this chocolate popcorn — yes, just like a kid in a candy store… oh, well, …
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, AMERICA!!!!
Quick Chocolate Popcorn with Condensed Milk Drizzle (Pipoca de Chocolate)
Ingredients
- 3 bags microwave popcorn (1.12 ounce bags) or about 9 cups of popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 stick butter or 4 Tablespoons
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda to prevent popcorn from becoming candied
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 - 4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk to drizzle
- M&M's to decorate (I used the milk chocolate ones)
Instructions
- First, microwave the popcorn bags -- one at a time -- following the instructions on the package. Then, open the bags, place popcorn on a large baking sheet, and remove and throw away all unpoppedkernels of corn. Set popped kernels aside to be folded in the chocolate mixture.
- Over medium heat, using a medium non-stick pot, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, cocoa powder, and salt, stirring until it starts to boil. Let boil for about 1 to 2 minutes without stirring. Mix in baking soda and vanilla, stirring until thoroughly combined. Turn off the heat and let mixture cool for about 30 seconds before folding popcorn in (in order to prevent popcorn from becoming soggy).
- Add the popcorn, folding it in the mixture until popcorn is very well coated. Spread chocolate popcorn onto a greased foil-lined sheet pan, separating the popped kernels from one another, and let cool enough to handle. Transfer chocolate popcorn to a container, drizzle sweetened condensed milk on top just immediately prior to serving, and decorate with M&M's. Enjoy!
Raymund says
I want to have those when I watch football! enough with the boring butter popcorn 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Raymund!
Lady Lilith says
Looks amazing. I like the chocolaty twist.
Denise Browning says
Thanks!
Sugar et al says
Goodness me! If I had this in front of me…only if! This is a gorgeous Denise…all the things I love. I know I will be dreaming of this tonight:-)
Denise Browning says
I am so glad that you enjoyed it, Sonali!
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
I would guess this would be quite addicting. I’ve never had chocolate popcorn but it sound like a decadent way to celebrate the 4th!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Chris! My family and I love this treat…
Daniela says
Wow, what a treat!
This looks absolutely addictive,.
When I prepare this at home I will keep it locked, if not our son would have the family size portion all for himself 🙂
Denise Browning says
LOL… This thing can be quite addictive.
Deb says
Such a voluptuous treat for the long holiday weekend! I would need to make a double batch to keep everyone happy! Happy 4th Denise!
Denise Browning says
Oh, Deb! Thank you… It is something easy yet scrumptious for the holiday when most of people want to rest and enjoy their free time.
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
So much deliciousness!!! I don’t think I could resist! 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Shashi! I didn’t…I ate and ate this until I couldn’t anymore… Hehe!
Francesca says
ohh I bet your girls loved this (because I sure would) 🙂
Denise Browning says
Enjoy, Francesca!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
Denise, what a great idea for a festive dessert/snack! Looks wonderful and has me craving for it right now!
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Julia! My children and I loved this snack so much that I am thinking of making this again and again.
Mi Vida en un Dulce says
I never eat pop corn with chocolate, but love the idea, perfect to eat during the World Cup matches
Denise Browning says
Thanks! That’s right, Nydia! This is a great snack to munch on during the games.
Amira says
So delicious and colorful … This is for sure a pleasing dessert for children and adults.
Denise Browning says
The 4 of us loved this snack. 🙂
Rekha says
This looks soo freakin good.. Truly no one will be able to resist this one!!! I wish i could just grab that off the screen 🙂 Thank you for sharing such an awesome recipe…
Denise Browning says
Thank you for stopping by, Rekha! The thing is addictive for real…
Little Cooking Tips says
What a wonderful all-American dessert Denise! The colors are amazing! Happy Independence Day, and good luck to Brazil in the game vs Colombia!:)
Love from both:)
Denise Browning says
Thank you to both of you. You are always so nice.
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Whoa – what a decadent looking popcorn! Condensed milk can make anything extra special in my opinion. I just posted a popcorn recipe as well 🙂
Denise Browning says
Hi, Amy! I agree with you. Condensed milk can make a great difference to any recipe. See ya soon and Happy 4th of July!!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext.com says
This looks amazing! Definitely very American, because it’s full of so many sweets and bad things! 🙂
Denise Browning says
Jess: I wish I could have these “bad” things more often. This is quite Americanlicious… hehe!
John@Kitchen Riffs says
M&M’s? You’ve got my number! This is wonderful — so many great flavors in one dish! Truly inspired — thanks.
Denise Browning says
Thank you, John! The pleasure is all mine.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
That popcorn is so over the top I can’t stand it. I’m in love – srsly!
Happy 4th of July! I’ll be celebrating tomorrow in the dead of winter – with a picnic. 🙂 Thankfully it’s Florida-style winter weather. 🙂
Denise Browning says
Hey, Maureen!. Thank you so much…It is always great to have you visiting here.
By the way, I saw your baked Alaska. That is a serious, super duper scrumptious treat. Love the patriotic colors as well. Wishing you a very 4th of July in Australia. Picnic is an awesome idea.
Liz says
Oh, how I love popcorn! And covered in chocolate and sweetened condensed milk? Wow! A winning recipe!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Liz! We ate and ate this until we could no more…Happy 4th of July!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
What better way to celebrate my return to your space with popcorn drizzled with my favorite condiment ever: condensed milk!!!!!
Denise Browning says
Hey, Kiran! Welcome back…
I wish I had a big bag of this popcorn today to celebrate Brazil’s victory against Colombia in the World Cup.
Kumar's Kitchen says
oh good popcorn….we are always awed at its versatile culinary uses and this is definitely going to be our favorite….such a crunchy,munchy and chocolaty treat….we are all nuts to prepare a batch of them now,thanks 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thank you for stopping by, Kumar! Indulge yourself eating this chocolate popcorn.
Lail | With A Spin says
So festive and colorful. Wonderful job, dear friend.
Denise Browning says
Thank you!
Kate @ ¡Hola! Jalapeño says
What?!!! This looks ridiculous (in the best possible way)! 🙂
Denise Browning says
LOL… Well, enjoy it, Kate!
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
I love this post soooooo much. Was commenting on another blog and saw this one, I need this bucket of yum in my life. Mmmmm! 🙂 Making on the weekend for my winter movie marathon. Thanks lovely one.
K.W. says
This popcorn was quick to make and so delicious, Denise! It was my first time having popcorn with condensed milk. I loved it!