Best Chocolate Mint Popcorn Recipes

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WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT POPCORN



White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

30 peppermint candies
1 pound white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons coconut oil
10 cups store-bought popped kettle corn
1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons red sprinkles
2 tablespoons green sprinkles
2 tablespoons red sanding sugar
2 tablespoons green sanding sugar

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.

PEPPERMINT POPCORN



Peppermint Popcorn image

Crisp and minty, this simple popcorn snack is a hit with all 10 of our children. For variety, use whatever kind of candy you like. -Shirley Mars, Kent, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
24 cups popped popcorn
1/2 to 3/4 cup finely crushed peppermint candy (4 to 6 candy canes)
Red nonpareils, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT POPCORN



Chocolate-Peppermint Popcorn image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 cups of popcorn

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Microwave 1 cup white chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon shortening in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat in a separate bowl with 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening. Spread 6 cups popcorn on a baking sheet and drizzle with both chocolate mixtures. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup roughly chopped peppermint candies and a pinch of kosher salt. Let harden, about 1 hour, then break into pieces.

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