Movie Theatre Popcorn

Popcorn is always the star of the show when it comes to digging into the perfect movie snack. Often, candy serves as the ideal complement on the side. Why not combine the two into one big bowl?

As you’re getting ready for your next outdoor movie night, try mixing things up a bit. This combination of freshly popped buttered popcorn, mini pretzels, M&M’s, and Reese’s Pieces is the ultimate sweet and salty snack. Try it as-is or get creative by swapping other favorite candies into the mixture. Either way, it’s sure to make movie night that much more fun.

Equipment

Solo Stove Fire Pit, Popcorn Maker

Ingredients

1/3 cup popcorn kernels

3 tablespoons canola oil

5 tablespoons salted butter, melted

2 cups mini pretzels

1 (3.1-ounce) box M&M’s

1 (4-ounce) box Reese’s Pieces

Step 1: Build a Fire

Build a fire in your Solo Stove fire pit. Start by burning 3-4 logs, or more for a larger fire pit, allowing them to reduce down just about to a low to medium rolling flame with hot coals.

Step 2: Prep the Popcorn Kernels

Pour the oil into the popcorn maker. Add the kernels and toss to combine.

Step 3: Pop the Popcorn

Holding the long handle of the popcorn maker, place the popper over the fire pit, two to three inches above the flame ring. Hold the popcorn maker over the heat until you hear the oil sizzle and the first kernel pop. Gently shake the popcorn maker over the heat until the kernels have popped.

Step 4: Add the Butter

Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl. Drizzle with the melted butter and mix to combine with your hands or a large spatula.

Step 5: Top with Candy

Add the mini pretzels, M&M’s, and Reese’s Pieces into the bowl before digging in for the ultimate movie snack.