Peterbrooke Chocolate Covered Popcorn Recipes

CHOCOLATE POPCORN

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with marshmallows and peanuts. Break candy bars in half and place on top. , Bake at 300° for 5 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute; toss to coat. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE COVERED POPCORN

Steps:

• Microwave butter and chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add marshmallows; toss to evenly coat. Microwave 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 sec. Pour over popcorn in large bowl; toss to evenly coat.
• Spread onto rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until crisp, stirring after 15 min. Spread onto parchment-covered baking sheet; cool completely.

CHOCOLATE POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Oil a 10x15 inch baking pan with sides.
• Place popcorn and peanuts into a large, metal bowl, and set aside. Stir together the sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powder, and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla, then pour over the popcorn. Stir until the popcorn is well coated. Spread the popcorn into the prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring several times.
• Remove from the oven, and allow to cool to room temperature. Break into small clumps, and store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED POPCORN

Steps:

• Line a couple of baking sheets with waxed paper.
• Pop the popcorn.
• Salt and pour into a large bowl.
• As best you can, remove any of the kernels that didn't get popped. [Very important for tooth saftey!].
• Melt the chocolate and pour it over the still-warm popcorn.
• Toss thoroughly, using two very large spoons.
• Using the spoons, spread the coated popcorn onto the waxed paper covered pans and cool int he refrigerato until the chocolate has set.
• Break apart any big clumps before you pour the chocolate popcorn into a bowl to serve.