Movie Theater Chocolate

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Buttered Popcorn, Chocolate, LorAnn Oils, Movie Theater Snacks

I love movies. So does my whole family. We practically speak in movie quotes…

If you were to ask, “How’s the weather?”, my dad would likely reply, “You got a window? Open it.” (Good Morning, Vietnam)

When we are comparing two things that are similar, someone will inevitably say, “They’re i- *clap* -dentical!” (My Cousin Vinny)

Going to the movies is such an adventure. Walking up to the theater, you can always smell the rich scent of buttery popcorn. But then you get to the concession stand, and there are so many yummy chocolate candies… it can be so hard to choose!

I’ve come up with a delicious treat that satisfies both salty & sweet… Movie Theater Chocolate!

With only 3 ingredients, it’s easy-peezy to make – LorAnn Oils Buttered Popcorn flavoring oil, chocolate melts, and some crunchies.

Bakerella recently debuted her own line of Make’n Mold chocolates, one of which is this beautiful Sunny Yellow – the perfect color association for popcorn.

LorAnn oils are super concentrated, a little bit goes a long way. I added 1/4 tsp. to half a bag of candy melts… you can use more/less depending how strong of a buttery popcorn taste you’d like.

Using Make’n Mold’s Break Up Candy Bar Mold, start with a thin layer of “popcorn chocolate’, then immediately sprinkle on some Rice Krispies.

If you’re out of Krispies, like I was, you can use crushed Special K (no one will ever know… unless you blog about it, haha).

You can also use crushed Oreos or a toffee crunch mixture!

Make’n Mold’s Salted Caramel melts are so delicious. For just a hint of this flavor, add a little swirl of candy, rather than a whole layer of it.

Set these to the side for a few minutes to firm up while you are melting candy for the next step.

Fill ‘er up! Bakerella’s Chocolate Fudge wafers are the perfect pairing to top off this treat.

Tap the plastic mold against the table to get rid of air bubbles. When you are happy with how the chocolate has settled, pop the tray into the fridge for just a few minutes.

Ta da! Don’t you just love the color?

“When this baby hits 88mph, you’re going to see some serious sh–“… um… chocolate 🙂

What is your favorite movie quote? Let’s hear some classics!

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LorAnn Oils are so versatile! Check out these amazing ideas using LorAnn Oils for cakes, cookies, pudding – even sink freshening tabs!

 

1. Strawberry Fudge from The Stylish Nest
2. Pumpkin Spice Latte French Macarons from Rickabamboo
3. Amaretto Cookies from The Blonde in the Apron
4. No Soda Root Beer Cupcakes and Frosting from Juggling Act Mama
5. Coffee Donuts from the First Year Blog
6. Pumpkin Spice Brownie Cookies from Flippin’ Delicious
7. Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake from The Frugal Foodie Mama
8. Sink Freshening Tabs in a Snap from Christina, Plain and Simple
9. Marshmallow Cookies with Princess Cake Frosting from Mom’s Busy Helper
10. White Chocolate Key Lime Shortbread from It Bakes Me Happy
11. Toasted Coconut Hot Chocolate from Delightful E Made
12. Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie from Nel’s Nook
13. Cinnamon Spice Cake with Caramel Frosting from Hezzi-D’s Book and Cooks
14. Almond Cake Cookies with Cinnamon Spice Glaze from Mom’s Test Kitchen
15. Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies from Love Bakes Good Cakes
16. Princess Sand Tarts from Diary of a Recipe Collector
17. Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Cinnamon Glaze from Deliciously Sprinkled
18. Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse from Confessions of a Cooking Diva
19. Purple People Eater Popcorn Balls from Seven Alive
20. Green Apple High Hat Cupcakes from Pint Sized Baker
21. Pumpkin Pie Pudding Parfait from Fearlessly Creative Mamas
22. Mango Butter Cake from Clark’s Condensed
23. ‎Pistachio Lemon cake from Self Proclaimed Foodie
24. Apple Crumb Coffee Cake from Healthy Deliciou
25. Chocolate Chip Horchata Zucchini Bread from Plate to Gate
26. Key Lime Cookies from Cooking with Curls
27. Key Lime Margarita Cookies from Lori’s Culinary Adventures
28. Chocolate Irish Cream Bundt Cake from Lynsey Lou’s
29. Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies from Never Skip Dessert
30. ‎Maple Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Salted Maple Caramel Sauce from the Paisley Barn
31. Pumpkin Cinnamon Cream Puffs from That’s my Home
32. Citrus Body Scrub from Melissa’s Cuisine
33. Pumpkin Spiced Tres Leches Cake from Flavor Mosaic
34. Salted Caramel Meringue Cookies from The Bitter Side of Sweet
35. Pumpkin Toffee from Eazy Peazy Meals
36. Movie Theater Chocolate from KC Bakes
37. Lactose Free Bacarian Cream Pudding from Travel Parent
38. Red Velvet Muffins from I Love my Disorganized Life
39. Maple Bacon Fruit Dip from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
40. Maple Macadamia Nut Bread Pudding from Awesome on $20 a Day
41. Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn Snacks from Grumpy’s Honey Bunch
42. Cranberry Cheesecake Bites from Lady Behind the Curtain
43. Pumpkin French Macarons from Sweet and Savory by Shinee
44. Caramelized Apple Spice Cake from The Freshman Cook

Grilling Peaches in the Rain

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Grilled Peaches, Waffle Cone, Walnuts, White Chocolate

All summer I’ve been reading about grilled peaches… how amazing they are, the rich juiciness, and amazing flavor. I don’t have a grill, but luckily, I was visiting my parents and they have a big ol’ grill!

I was excited to try out this “campfire cone” idea I had seen on Pinterest. Most people stuff mini marshmallows & chocolate inside of a waffle cone for a s’mores effect, but someone had suggested peaches, white chocolate & sliced almonds and that peaked my interest. Not a huge almond fan myself, I swapped in chopped walnuts & was looking forward to making them.

The weather was calling for passing showers, but the skies were blue & it was a beautiful afternoon… those weathermen always get it wrong. OK, if we are being honest – it was hot & humid, but the sun was out and it was perfect picture-taking conditions.

I had all my ingredients ready, the grill was hot and I was ready to go…

I put the peaches on the grill, closed the lid and heard a single psst noise… then a few more, psst psst. It was rain drops hitting the hot metal grill lid. No, I thought, please no…

And then I’m pretty sure I heard Mother Nature laugh, because within seconds, the sky ripped open & a mad dash ensued to get everything under cover.

Hubby was so nice and dashed to our car for my big umbrella… I was a woman on a mission, a little monsoon was not coming between me & some grilled peaches!

I kicked off my flip flops while the family watched in laughter as I balanced a tray of ingredients, tongs, my camera and the umbrella, splashing through puddles as I scampered over to the grill. Luckily the grill was mostly covered by the garage roof.

I rubbed a tiny bit of olive oil on cut side, so the peaches didn’t stick to the grill. And look how pretty they turned out!

Next, I layered in the goodies… diced grilled peach, chopped walnuts & white chocolate chops.

Once the cone is filled up with your desired ingredients, wrap it in foil and cook it on the grill (or campfire) for about 5 minutes, or until the chocolate starts to melt.

Peeling back the foil was like opening a little present. The white chocolate chips were warm and melty, and it all smelled delicious!

The first few bites were so good, the juicy peach bites paired really well with everything. However, I hit some “dry pockets” where it was just nuts & chocolate… it was okayyy, but it didn’t taste amazing. Hmmm, how could this be remedied?

Then genius struck – I added a scoop of softened vanilla bean ice cream – MAGIC! The soft ice cream dripped into the little nooks and crannies throughout the cone, bringing all of the flavors together for a wow moment. Now THAT was tasty 🙂

Normally a rainy day would have a blogger packing their camera away. But I have to say, the weather antics made it such a fun adventure!