Day 7 – 12 Days of Recipes: Bacon Caramel Corn with Pecans

Recipe Type: 12 Days of Recipes (and Gift Ideas)

*Fireworks Popcorn is heirloom popcorn that is grown by small farmers throughout the Midwest and are required to meet exacting standards. Unlike other commercial brands, Fireworks popcorn kernels have very tender hulls, which shatter when popped. The smaller kernels also have a deeper, richer corn avour. This all-natural and gluten free treat produces a unique and healthy whole grain snack for popcorn lovers of all ages! While you’re in store, pick up a Whirley Pop Stovetop Popper for super popcorn-themed gift for the movie lover in your life! Picking up some Johnston’s double-smoked bacon while you’re there just seems like good sense!!

• 1 ¾ c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. granulated sugar
• ½ c. Dutch-process cocoa*
• ¼ c. Silly Cow Chocolate Truffle hot-chocolate mix*
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1¼ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ c. vegetable oil
• 1 c. coffee, at room temperature
• 2 c. whipped cream, with a few tbsp of sugar and a dash of cinnamon and tsp vanilla
• shaved chocolate for garnishing