Island Princess Hawaii Mochi-Pop “Makani” Bars

Nothing makes me happier than to create recipes that use products that are made in Hawaii. Island Princess Hawaii Makani bars are made with mochi-pop which is caramel coated popcorn with Japanese rice crackers.  

The bars are a cross between rice crispy treats and Hawaii’s hurricane popcorn… hence the name Makani (Windy) bars.

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Island Princess Hawaii Mochi-Pop “Makani” Bars

Nothing makes me happier than to create recipes that use products that are made in Hawaii.  Island Princess Hawaii Makani bars are made with mochi-pop which is caramel coated popcorn with Japanese rice crackers.  

The bars are a cross between rice crispy treats and Hawaii's hurricane popcorn… hence the name Makani (Windy) bars.

Posted By: Frank Abraham

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Hawaiian, Local

Calories 2459 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 6 bags  Island Princess Hawaii mochi-pop
• 1 cup   salted macadamia nuts chopped
• 1/4 cup  furikake
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/8 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5-6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

 

• Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.  
• Toss together the mochi pop, macadamia nuts and half of the furikake in a large bowl; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. 
• Boil, without stirring, until the mixture reaches an amber color, about 8 to 12 minutes.
• Remove from heat and slowly pour in the heavy cream and butter (the mixture will bubble up and sputter). Immediately add the marshmallows and stir until melted.
• Pour the caramel over the popcorn mixture and quickly stir together with a rubber spatula until caramel is mixed into popcorn evenly.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared 9×13-inch pan. Spray a small piece of wax paper with nonstick cooking spray and use to press mixture firmly and evenly into pan.  
• Bake for 15-20 minutes at 300 degrees.  Remove from oven and sprinkle lightly with remaining furikake.
• Cool completely and then cut into bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 2459kcalCarbohydrates: 161gProtein: 21gFat: 208gSaturated Fat: 46gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 148gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 1254mgPotassium: 957mgFiber: 21gSugar: 129gVitamin A: 1128IUVitamin B1: 3mgVitamin B5: 2mgVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 273mgIron: 9mg

Keyword Island Princess Hawaii, Popcorn, macadamia nuts, rice Crispy Treats, Hawaii, caramel, mochi-pop, makani, mochi-pop bars, mochi pop bars, hawaii recipe

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