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12 Sweet and Salty Popcorn Desserts

Even a night in can feel extra special with one of these movie theater-inspired desserts!
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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://clarapersis.com/2013/08/popcorn-crunch-sundae/" target="_blank">Clara Persis</a>.</strong></p>
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Even a night in can feel extra special with one of these movie theater-inspired desserts! Can't get enough of that salty kick in your sweets? Check out our collection of pretzel desserts.
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Popcorn Crunch Sundae

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://clarapersis.com/2013/08/popcorn-crunch-sundae/" target="_blank">Clara Persis</a>.</strong></p>
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A little crunchy, salty, caramel-y goodness is about the only thing that can improve ice cream (although all those sprinkles don't hurt, either).

Get the recipe from Clara Persis.

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Caramel Corn and Cashew Cookies

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.bakersroyale.com/cookies/caramel-corn-and-cashew-cookies/" target="_blank">Bakers Royale</a>.</strong></p>
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Crunchy cashews and crispy popcorn give these cookies amazing texture.

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Buttered Popcorn Cupcakes

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/02/buttered-popcorn-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess</a>.</strong></p>
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Creamy, buttery, and topped with real popcorn, these cupcakes are just a sweetened version of the classic movie theater snack.

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Related: Unusually Delicious Cupcake Recipes

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Salted Caramel Apples with Popcorn

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.raspberricupcakes.com/2012/01/salted-caramel-apples-with-popcorn.html" target="_blank">Raspberri Cupcakes</a>.</strong></p>
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Rich, buttery caramel and crisp apples are the perfect complement to the salty popcorn exterior.

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Popcorn Pie Pops with Salty Caramel

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.sugaryandbuttery.com/2013/07/popcorn-pie-pops-with-salty-caramel.html" target="_blank">Sugary and Buttery</a>.</strong></p>
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Popcorn pie?! Yup, we're entirely serious, here, people.

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Spicy Caramel Bacon Popcorn

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://acozykitchen.com/spicy-caramel-bacon-popcorn/" target="_blank">A Cozy Kitchen</a>.</strong></p>
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We couldn't resist including just one dessert with bacon.

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Related: Creative Bacon Recipes You Can Make Right Now

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Sugared Brown Butter Vanilla Bean Popcorn Chocolate Cupcakes

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/sugared-brown-butter-vanilla-bean-popcorn-chocolate-cupcakes/" target="_blank">Half Baked Harvest</a>.</strong></p>
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These gorgeous chocolate cupcakes are absolutely loaded with every possible kind of sweet and salty topping.

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Popcorn Cake

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://cookiesandcups.com/popcorn-cake/" target="_blank">Cookies and Cups</a>.</strong></p>
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Not really a cake at all, this crunchy creation is more like a giant Rice Krispies treat made entirely out of popcorn.

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Peanut Butter Golden Grahams Popcorn Bark

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/2014/07/17/peanut-butter-popcorn-bark/" target="_blank">Cupcakes and Kale Chips</a>.</strong></p>
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Because why not put a little bit of sweet cereal into your caramel corn. And with that old-fashioned graham cracker flavor and generous dose of melty chocolate, this bark basically tastes exactly like a s'more.

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Related: Brilliant Ways to Make Dessert with a Box of Cereal

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Buttered Popcorn Crunch Brownies

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/06/buttered-popcorn-crunch-brownies/" target="_blank">How Sweet It Is</a>.</strong></p>
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Salt and rich, dark chocolate are a classic combo that never gets old.

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Caramel Corn Marshmallow Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2013/10/caramel-corn-marshmallow-chocolate-chip-cookie-bars.html" target="_blank">Averie Cooks</a>.</strong></p>
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These gooey marshmallow bars are everything you loved about childhood packed into one really big bite.

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Popcorn Doughnuts

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<p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.spicyicecream.com.au/2011/09/popcorn-doughnuts.html" target="_blank">Spicy Ice Cream</a>.</strong></p>
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Softy, yeasty dough and luscious caramel sauce are delicious with just a bit of crackly popcorn to top it off.

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