Bourbon Pecan Pie balls made with SkinnyPop and drizzled with dark chocolate.
Popcorn creates a visceral reaction for most people….the drizzled butter kind of reaction that transports you to a movie theater from your childhood, or a fidgety first date when salty fingers innocently tangle in the popcorn box, going in for another handful of delicious. But let’s admit, it’s a guilty pleasure because that kind of popcorn is, well…..not exactly helping with the waistline, right?
Let me introduce you to my newest snack obsession….SkinnyPop. It is pure, popped perfection!
Here’s the Skinny… (see what I did there??)
SkinnyPop Popcorn starts with three simple ingredients: Popcorn, sunflower oil, and just the right amount of salt. It’s a great tasting snack you can feel good about eating everyday– translation: all of the flavor, none of the guilt!
SkinnyPop contains no artificial ingredients, colors, flavors or preservatives and are free of all major allergens including peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, and soy. SkinnyPop is Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan, and Whole Grain certified.
It’s available at a number of popular stores– you can find a location near you by going to SkinnyPop.com
It wouldn’t be my style if I didn’t “Parkerize” SkinnyPop in some creative way….even though there is no need to add a THING to this popcorn, it’s so dang delish! In the spirit of my grandma Ronnie’s pecan pie, and my favorite dark chocolate dipped pecan pie balls, this is the love child of pecan pie and SkinnyPop!
Bourbon Pecan Pie Popcorn Balls dipped in Dark Chocolate. Oh yeah!
I used Original SkinnyPop, but you could also use the Naturally Sweet SkinnyPop. (Black Pepper and White Cheddar are scrumptious on their own!)
This is also the perfect excuse to invite a bunch of friends over for movie night and make a Popcorn Bar. Just fill canisters with your favorite movie snacks (like gummy bears, sour worms and Milk Duds) to serve along with your SkinnyPop. I found these canisters at At Home and love the the little chalkboard labels!
Make a Popcorn Bar for movie night!
These are perfect for date night in!
- 15 cups of popcorn (I love Original SkinnyPop)
- 2 cups roasted pecan pieces
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 Tb butter
- 1 Tb bourbon (I used Bulleit bourbon)
- 1 Tb vanilla
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 10 oz marshmallows
- melting chocolate wafers
- Melt butter in a large saucepan on medium heat and add corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, bourbon and salt.
- Add marshmallows and stir until they melt. Fold in popcorn and pecans and stir to combine.
- Let cool slightly.
- Ball into small balls and put on a sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate and drizzle over popcorn balls.
Keurig’s new cold beverage system makes still and sparkling drinks.
Gotta have a cold beverage with your popcorn! Keurig has been a pioneer in the coffee industry. Now they’ve just introduced a revolutionary system with on-demand, cold beverages you can make at home— both still and sparkling beverages are served chilled with the push of a button.
Keurig KOLD the first cold beverage system that offers a wide variety of our favorite drinks, like Dr. Pepper and Coca-Cola plus new discoveries with the push of a button. Beverages are perfectly carbonated WITHOUT using a CO2 canister.
Drinks are chilled to an ideal temperature of around 39 degrees. And they’re perfectly portioned– 8oz most of which are 100 calories or less.
Similar to the K-cup Pods we’re all familiar with when it comes to coffee, Keurig KOLD has KOLD PODS that have exclusive brands, including new brands of craft colas and coming soon….wait for it…COCKTAIL MIXERS.
This is absolutely going to be the perfect holiday gift for people who love to entertain!
So, let’s talk fashion….As you guys know, it’s not my strong suit, as in, major fashion challenged! But this is my favorite time of year, so I’m using this as an excuse to discover some new pieces and I enlisted the help of my friend Shannon Kotze, who owns the coolest boutique in town, The Bilt-House. Shannon says, “This is a great time of year to have fun with your wardrobe, layer pieces all while looking FABULOUS!” I’m sold already!
With Shannon Kotze, owner of The Bilt-House and Christine Pullara, host of Atlanta & Company.
For our segment, Shannon outfitted me in a yummy faux shearling Dylan vest, Hudson jeans, and EXCLUSIVE to The Bilt-House, these awesome Bone Mayra Old Gringo boots.
LOVE this whole ensemble, especially the Old Gringo boots!
I’m crazy about these boots– and they’re so comfortable! Shannon only has a few pairs left in stock, but there’s enough time to put in your special order in time for them to arrive before the Holidays. They take about 6 weeks to ship.
Christine is wearing a Bailey 44 dress, which is an easy transition from work to dinner!
The Mannequin is wearing an awesome seller for The Bilt-House this season— Luii Leopard Print Coat with a Bailey 44 dress. Jewelry is by Bittersweet.
This is such a cool, 60’s inspired look: Luii Leopard Print Coat with Bailey 44 dress.
Shannon is wearing gorgeous and comfortable ultra suede leggings with a blouse from Fifteen Twenty , and vegan fringe jacket from SW3.
The Bilt-House store hours are Mon-Sat., 10a-6p, with special Holiday Sunday Hours 12-5p, the months of Nov./Dec. in BUCKHEAD: 3201 Paces Ferry Place, Atlanta, GA 30305 & ROSWELL: 1035 Canton Street, Roswell, GA 30075.
*This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own.