May 20, 2026

Mocha Almond Crunch

Name: Mocha Almond Crunch
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoon (2 g) instant coffee crystals; 1/4 Cup (60 mL) Earth Balance® Traditional Spread; 1 cup (85 g) slivered almonds, toasted; 1 bag (99 g each) Orville Redenbacher® Gourmet™ Buttery Flavour Microwave Popcorn; 1 serving (1/2 sec spray) (0.5 g) PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar; 1 envelope (1 oz. or 28 g) Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix; 1/4 cup (60 mL) light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons hot water; 2 tablespoons of margarine

45

Prep Time Minutes
90
Total Time Minutes
12
Number of Ingredients
18
Servings

Tags:

Over 45 min,
Snack,
Dessert,
Orville,
PAM,
Summer,
Spring,
Fall,
Winter,
Oven,
Microwave,
Valentine's Day,
Back to School

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoon (2 g) instant coffee crystals
1/4 Cup (60 mL) Earth Balance® Traditional Spread
1 cup (85 g) slivered almonds, toasted
1 bag (99 g each) Orville Redenbacher® Gourmet™ Buttery Flavour Microwave Popcorn
1 serving (1/2 sec spray) (0.5 g) PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 envelope (1 oz. or 28 g) Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix
1/4 cup (60 mL) light corn syrup
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons of margarine

Directions

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Step one

Preheat oven to 300°F (149 °C).
Step two

Spray 13x9-inch (23 cm) baking pan with cooking spray.
Step three

Prepare popcorn according to package directions.
Step four

Remove all unpopped kernels.
Step five

Place popped corn and almonds in pan.
Step six

Combine cocoa mix, coffee crystals and hot water in medium saucepan; stir until crystals are dissolved.
Step seven

Add sugar, margarine, corn syrup and salt; place over medium-high heat.
Step eight

Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly with wooden spoon.
Step nine

Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
Step ten

Immediately pour over popcorn mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
Step eleven

Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
Step twelve

Remove from oven; stir again.
Step thirteen

Spread on waxed paper to cool thoroughly.
Step fourteen

Store in tightly sealed container.