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Chocolate covered popcorn in a cup on a tray

New Year’s Snack: Gourmet Popcorn Tasting Bar


  • Author: Lucy Doudlah

Description

A festive, make-your-own popcorn bar to ring in the new year — featuring Doudlah Farms’ Beyond Organic popcorn kernels and a lineup of sweet, savory, and spicy toppings.


Ingredients

Scale

🧂 Base Recipe: Perfect Stovetop Popcorn


Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. Drop in a few test kernels; when they pop, add the rest and cover.
  3. Shake the pot occasionally until popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops.
  4. Remove from heat and pour into a large serving bowl. Season with salt.

Notes

🍯 Flavor Bar Ideas

Divide the popcorn into large bowls or paper cones, and set out small jars or shakers with these topping ideas:

Savory & Spicy

  • Parmesan & cracked black pepper
  • Smoked paprika & garlic salt
  • Ranch seasoning
  • Chili-lime with a squeeze of fresh lime
  • Truffle oil drizzle

Sweet & Festive

  • Cinnamon-sugar
  • Cocoa powder & sea salt
  • Maple glaze (drizzle of melted butter + maple syrup)
  • Melted white chocolate with crushed peppermint
  • Caramel dusted with flaky salt

Fun Extras

  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Toasted coconut flakes
  • Crushed pretzels or cookies
  • Dried cranberries or raisins

✨ How to Set It Up

  • Arrange toppings in small bowls with spoons and labels.
  • Offer paper cones or mason jars for guests to fill.
  • Add a “Flavor Inspiration” card with suggested combos like:
    1. Sweet & Salty Bliss: Caramel + Sea Salt + Pretzel Crunch
    2. Spicy Southwest: Chili-Lime + Smoked Paprika
    3. Winter Wonderland: White Chocolate + Peppermint Crumble

💚 Serving Tip:

Keep fresh batches of popcorn warm in a slow cooker on “low.”

Add a chalkboard sign:

  • “Pop into the New Year — made with Doudlah Farms Beyond Organic popcorn!”