RECIPE SPOTLIGHT: National Popcorn Day

For National Popcorn Day on January 19th, here are two featured recipes highlighting leading popcorn innovator Candy Pop with their best-selling Butterfinger flavor profile. Available nationwide at stores like Walmar, Kroger, Target and Publix, as well as cookiepopcandypop.com 

Candy Pop Butterfinger Blondie bars

 Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 ¼ cups chocolate chips
• 2 cups of crushed Butterfinger Candy Pop

Equipment:

• Mixing bowl
• Spatual
• Baking Dish
• Small saucepan
• Sealed container

Instructions: 

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until creamy. Add the eggs, vanilla, and salt and beat again.
• Stir together the baking powder and flour and slowly add to the butter mixture until incorporated. Add the crushed Butterfinger Candy Pop and stir by hand gently.
• Spread the batter into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Bake for 22-23 minutes. Do not over bake. Remove and let cool completely.
• Pour the whipping cream in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and creamy.
• Spread over the top of the cooled blonde brownies. Let set before cutting into bars. Store in a sealed container on the counter. Makes 24 blonde brownies.
• Garnish with extra pieces of Butterfinger Candy Pop and enjoy!

Chocolate Mousse Shake w/ Candy Pop Butterfinger Topping

Ingredients: 

• 3/4 cup vanilla milk (dairy or nondairy)
• 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 small/medium banana, frozen
• 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4–1/2 of a ripe avocado
• 1 tsp. instant coffee granules (optional)
• 2 Tbsp. chocolate or vanilla protein powder (optional)

Topping:

• Whipped Cream
• Handful of Candy Pop Butterfinger flavor

Equipment:

• Blender
• Glass mug

Instructions: 

• Place all ingredients into any standard blender and blend until smooth.
• Add whipped cream and Candy Pop as topping and drink immediately or place in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to allow it to thicken up even more! 

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