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Peppermint Bark Popcorn

Peppermint Bark Popcorn
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Peppermint Bark Popcorn is a festive and easy-to-make holiday snack combining crunchy popcorn with creamy white and dark chocolate, crushed candy canes, and a refreshing peppermint flavor. Perfect for cozy movie nights, parties, or gifting, this sweet and minty treat captures classic peppermint bark flavors in a fun, crunchy form.

Ingredients

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Popcorn Base

  • 10 cups popped popcorn (from kernels or pre-popped, plain and unsalted)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Chocolate Coatings

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Popcorn: Pop about 10 cups of popcorn using your preferred method—air-popped, stovetop, or microwave works great. Remove any unpopped kernels to avoid surprises while snacking.
  2. Melt the Chocolates Separately: In two separate bowls, gently melt the white chocolate chips and dark chocolate chips. Use a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or melt in a double boiler for smooth, lump-free chocolate.
  3. Combine Butter, Vanilla, and Salt: Melt the butter in a small pan or microwave. Stir in a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt—this adds subtle richness to the final mix.
  4. Toss Popcorn with Butter Mixture: Pour the butter mixture over your popped popcorn and mix until every kernel is just lightly coated. This helps the chocolate to stick better later on.
  5. Drizzle Dark Chocolate Over Popcorn: Using a spoon or fork, drizzle the melted dark chocolate evenly over the popcorn. Gently toss to distribute the chocolate as evenly as possible.
  6. Drizzle White Chocolate and Add Candy Canes: Over the dark chocolate layer, drizzle the white chocolate. While it’s still melted, sprinkle crushed candy canes or peppermint candies generously on top to create that signature peppermint bark look and taste.
  7. Let It Set: Spread the popcorn mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow it to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to harden the chocolate coating.

Notes

  • Use fresh popcorn popped the same day to ensure maximum crunch and freshness.
  • Gently fold ingredients to keep the popcorn from breaking into smaller pieces.
  • Crush candy canes finely so smaller pieces stick better and distribute flavor evenly.
  • Work quickly as chocolate hardens fast; drizzle toppings efficiently for an even coating.
  • Store Peppermint Bark Popcorn in airtight containers to maintain freshness and crunch for up to one week.

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