Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Recipes

PEPPERMINT POPCORN

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn and crushed candy. Pour candy coating over top; toss to coat. Pour onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with nonpareils. When hardened, break apart. Store in an airtight container.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT POPCORN

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper.
• Place the peppermint candies in a large resealable plastic bag. Crush with a rolling pin until you have a mix of smaller chunks and crumbs. Set aside.
• Place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in increments of 15 to 30 seconds (this will depend on your microwave), stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
• Place the kettle corn in a large bowl. Pour the white chocolate mixture over the popcorn and fold with a spatula until evenly coated. Transfer the popcorn to the lined baking sheets in a single layer. Working quickly, sprinkle the popcorn with the crushed peppermint candies, mini chocolate chips, red and green sprinkles and red and green sanding sugar. You can you use more or less of each topping based on what you like.
• Allow the popcorn to dry to the touch, about 15 minutes, before packing in bags as gifts or storing in an airtight container.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT POPCORN BARK

Steps:

• Cover a baking pan with foil or wax paper; set aside.
• Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside.
• Melt chocolate in a double boiler over barely simmering water, stirring until smooth OR melt according to package directions.
• Stir in crushed peppermints after chocolate is melted.
• Pour chocolate mixture over popcorn mixture and stir to coat.
• Spread onto prepared pan; allow to cool completely.
• When chocolate is cooled and set, break into chunks for serving.
• Store in an air-tight container at room temperature.