Settle down and watch a Christmas film with festive popcorn.
Written 13th September 2024 | Subscribe to our Christmas newsletter
Ingredients:
- 8 cups of popped popcorn (plain, unsalted)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (or white candy melts)
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (optional, for a savory touch)
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for extra flavor)
- Red and green sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions:
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Pop the popcorn: You can use store-bought plain popcorn or pop about 1/3 cup of kernels to get 8 cups of popcorn. Spread the popcorn out on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Melt the white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
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Add peppermint extract: Stir in the peppermint extract into the melted chocolate.
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Coat the popcorn: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the popcorn evenly. Use a spatula or your hands (wear gloves for less mess) to gently toss the popcorn, making sure it's well-coated.
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Add the peppermint crunch: Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies or candy canes over the popcorn while the chocolate is still warm and sticky. Toss again to distribute the crushed candies evenly.
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Add the savory touch: If you're going for sweet-and-savory, sprinkle sea salt over the popcorn at this point. If desired, melt the butter and drizzle it over the popcorn for extra richness.
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Let it set: Let the coated popcorn sit for 10–15 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens. You can refrigerate it for a few minutes to speed up the process.
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Optional decorations: For a festive touch, add some red and green sprinkles on top before the chocolate fully sets.
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Serve and enjoy: Once the chocolate is set, break up any large clumps and serve your Sweet-and-Savory Peppermint Popcorn!
Storage:
If you can not eat all immediately it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.