Give Basic Popcorn A Girl Scout-Inspired Makeover With 3 Sweet Ingredients

Once you open up a box of Girl Scout Cookies, you end up popping one after another. From old-school favorites like Tagalongs to newcomers like Adventurefuls (they're brownie-themed and fantastic — pick up a box if you haven't tried them yet), we all have our go-to flavor. For many of us — myself included — Samoa Girl Scout Cookies (referred to as Caramel deLites in some regions) always come out on top. They're chewy and crunchy at the same time, and the combination of caramel, chocolate, and coconut is a flavor explosion that keeps you coming back for more (and more, and more, until the box is gone). We've got a new way to enjoy that unmistakable Samoa flavor: It's time to make Samoa popcorn. It's got the sweetness of caramel corn with the tropical taste of coconut and the decadence of chocolate, and you can throw it together in just a few minutes.

To create Samoa-flavored popcorn in your kitchen, you'll just need to gather up some caramel, chocolate, and sweetened coconut flakes. Microwave the chocolate for a few seconds at a time until it's pourable, then drizzle melted chocolate and caramel over your popcorn and sprinkle on some coconut flakes. Mix it together, lay it out on a baking tray, and let the chocolate set before breaking it into chunks. You can use whatever type of popcorn you like — your favorite microwave popcorn brand will work. Let's take a look at some ways you can perfectly suit your Samoa popcorn to your taste buds.

There are a few things you'll want to keep in mind when you're making your Samoa popcorn. If you have a few extra minutes, it's worth toasting your shredded coconut (you can even do it in your air fryer) for extra flavor and crunch. When it comes to choosing the caramel to use for your popcorn, you can keep it simple by using the squeezable stuff you'll find near the ice cream at the grocery store, or you can whip some up on your own — try using canned sweetened condensed milk to make the easiest caramel of your life. The best part about making your own Samoa popcorn is that you can customize the ingredient ratios to your liking — if you're a big fan of coconut, for example, load up on the flakes. If you'd prefer a less sweet version, choose dark instead of milk chocolate.

You'll also want to consider the flavor of your popcorn. If you're air-popping your own or going with an unsalted version, you might want to add a sprinkle of salt to bring out the sweetness of the chocolate and caramel. To really take it to the next level, try crushing up some Samoa Girl Scout Cookies and sprinkling them on top before you dig in. No matter how you decide to mix it up, you'll want to keep the ingredients for Samoa popcorn on hand — it's hard to go back to the normal stuff after you've had the chance to watch a movie while eating one handful after another of Girl Scout Cookie-inspired goodness.