Movie Night Popcorn Bars – Super Easy Recipe for Summers

Movie Night Popcorn Bars: Everyone’s favorite sweet-salty snack bars filled with the flavors of buttery popcorn, peanut butter crackers, chocolate, marshmallow and absolutely easy to make.

Perfect for snacking on a movie night, packed lunches or just about anytime snack.   

Movie Night Popcorn Bars

These Movie Night Popcorn Bars were SUPERHIT for a movie night that we hosted last weekend.

One of our cousins were visiting us with their kids and we were so excited to see them as this was the first time we were meeting their kids and spend time as a family together.

So what better way to bond, have fun and share the love than an Epic Movie Night party that includes everyone’s favorite snacks.

 

Best Butter Ever – Pop Secret Popcorn

Peanut Butter Sandwich*

Butter

Marshmallow – fresh bag recommended**

Decoration Ingredients: (Optional)

Chocolate Chips – keep 1 tbsp away

Sprinkles – optional

Coconut Oil or Butter – for making the chocolate drizzle

Ziploc Bag – for chocolate drizzle

The kiddos are 5 and 7 and they both love Captain Underpants book, so we decided to start our Epic Movie Night with the much-awaited “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” trailer.

What they don’t know is that they are getting the movie delivered to them when they’re back home (as a parting gift).

The DVD will be available in Walmart stores 9/12 and we just pre-ordered it for them –> Here <– YaaaaaY !!!!

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We actually watched the trailer before ordering the movie and it is an EPIC Fun Comedy!!

It’s about the great friendship between these two friends -> Harold and George <- and their connection through a love of writing and creativity.

It’s perfect for family movie night and has some great reviews.

Once, the movie was pre-ordered, we went to our nearest Walmart, to grab movie night munchies like “Pop Secret Popcorn -Best Butter Ever-Movie Theatre Butter” (as we cannot imagine our movies without them).

Also Lance Toast Chee Peanut Butter for my sweet-salty Movie Night Popcorn Bars.

As I did mention, I ALWAYS go for Pop Secret Popcorns as they are not only delicious but a high-quality snack that makes you feel good about sharing with their family and friends.

And most important, it has that GREAT Butter Taste, that you crave!

Also, Lance has been one of our go to snacks as they are flavorful, wholesome, filling and portable.

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Movie Night Popcorn Bars

Once, we had all that was needed for our movie night, we quickly turned the living room into a Mini Movie Theater.

We got lots of oversized cushions, fluffy blankets and extra comfy bean bags along with the surround speakers and mood lights.

Now, I wanted to make the snack before our cousins came back from touring San Francisco.

So I quickly got started with the recipe which is so simple to make.

You just need to microwave the popcorn, make the marshmallow paste and then mix all the other ingredients.

Then, transfer everything to a lined rectangular pan and keep it in the fridge for an hour or so.

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I was just feeling extra creative and made two versions of  Movie Night Popcorn Bars , One with the sprinkles and one with chocolate chips 🙂

We all need both in life – right !!

Once the bars were set, just melt some chocolate chip and sprinkle it on top of your bars (I used ziploc bag method – check the recipe for details).

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So, our movie night table is all set with popcorn, lance sandwiches, Cardamom and Mint Lemonade and  Quick Spicy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe (Easy and Lighter Version). 

That’s it, we are all set for a fun movie night with our loved ones.


I Highly Recommend: 
To reserve your copy of the Captain U movie now by pre-ordering today! While supplies last – The Captain Underpants DVD will be available in Walmart stores 9/12!
—> Walmart Site <—-

 

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Yield: 12 Bars

Movie Night Popcorn Bars

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Movie Night Popcorn Bars: Everyone's favorite sweet-salty snack bars filled with the flavors of buttery popcorn, peanut butter crackers, chocolate, marshmallow and absolutely easy to make.

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Packets Best Butter Ever - Pop Secret Popcorn
  • 1 Packet Lance Toast Chee Peanut Butter Sandwich*
  • 2.5 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Cups Small Marshmallow - fresh bag recommended**

Decoration Ingredients: (Optional)

  • 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips - keep 1 tbsp away
  • 2 Tbsp Sprinkles - optional
  • 1 Tsp Coconut Oil or Butter - for making the chocolate drizzle
  • 1 Small Ziploc Bag - for chocolate drizzle

Instructions

Making the Movie Night Popcorn Bars:

  1. Microwave the popcorn as per instructions.
  2. Transfer the content of 1.5 popcorn bag into a bowl and keep the rest away.
  3. Take 1 Lance sandwich packet and crumble into tiny pieces.
  4. Heat butter in a large pan and add marshmallow (low heat).
  5. Keep stirring till marshmallow melts completely and form this while paste.
  6. Turn off the heat.
  7. Now, add the popcorn, crumbled lance sandwich and mix everything evenly. (Be quick as this won't mix well if cold).
  8. Transfer to a lined rectangular dish/pan.
  9. Press the popcorn-marshmallow mix firmly into the pan and make sure the top is smooth.
  10. Cover with cling wrap and keep in fridge to set for atleast 1.5 hours or more.

Decorating the Movie Night Popcorn Bars

  1. In a microwavable bowl, heat the chocolate chip + butter/coconut oil at 1 minute.
  2. Remove and whisk to form a thick - smooth paste. (if you feel, its not melted enough, microwave for 10 seconds more).
  3. Transfer the chocolate mix in a ziplock bag and snip one corner (for drizzling it).
  4. Take the popcorn bars out of the fridge and transfer to serving plate.
  5. Cut them as per desired shape and drizzle chocolate icing.
  6. Finally, add chocolate chips on some and sprinkles on other.
  7. Serve fresh or keep in fridge until needed to serve.

Notes

* 4-5 extra packets for munching during movie.

** Always use fresh marshmallow as older or stale ones, will not form a good paste when melted and will result in hard bars.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 146Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 117mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
 
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3 Replies to "Movie Night Popcorn Bars - Super Easy Recipe for Summers"

  • Michelle Gwynn Jones August 26, 2017 (8:41 pm)

    Personally I like my popcorn the all natural way – dripping with butter and over salted – but this does look interesting.

  • Melanie August 25, 2017 (4:34 pm)

    How fun are these? Perfect movie treat!

  • Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy August 22, 2017 (1:51 pm)

    What a cool aunt, you are Molly! I’m sure the kids love you to pieces! These look delicious, btw!

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