POPCORN CUPCAKES RECIPES

Steps:

• In a thin and shallow 3 1/2-quart pot, heat the oil over high heat. Put 2 kernels of popcorn into the pan, cover, and wait to hear them both pop. Remove the pan from the heat, take out the 2 popped kernels, add in the remaining kernels, cover, and let sit for 1 minute.Put the pot back over the stove on high heat. Within a few minutes, the popcorn should start popping. Give the pan a good shake every now and then to ensure even heating. Once the popping slows down to nearly a stop, remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for 1 more minute to give any stubborn kernels a chance to pop. Pour into a large serving bowl.Top with butter and salt if desired. Store any leftovers (ha!) in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Line a large roasting pan with parchment paper. Set aside.Pop the popcorn using your preferred method. Place in a very large bowl. Roughly chop the pecans and toast them over the stove until they are just starting to get fragrant, about 5 minutes over medium heat. Cool a bit and add to the bowl of popcorn.Preheat oven to 200ºF (95ºC).In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add molasses, honey, and cane sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and simmer for 5 minutes.Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. The mixture will foam up and get airy. Quickly pour over the popcorn and pecans and toss to coat evenly. Spread caramel corn in prepared roasting pan and sprinkle generously with salt.Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Add more salt if needed.Allow to cool completely before breaking up and storing in an airtight container.