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Peppermint hot chocolate popcorn
Peppermint hot chocolate popcorn












peppermint hot chocolate popcorn

You can use a fork, or put it in a zip-lock bag with the corner cut off. I really like dark chocolate to counter-balance the sweetness of the almond bark, but I know there’s a lot of dark haters, so do what you want! Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn.

  • While the popcorn is setting, place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth.
  • If it’s cold outside, I set this out on my porch to harden up while I mix up the last step.
  • Stir everything until it’s well coated and then pour it out onto a piece of waxed paper, parchment, or foil.
  • Just stir it around quick and pour it over the popcorn and start tossing. Extract can sometimes seize up the almond bark just a little, but it shouldn’t be a problem. You’ll also add in some peppermint extract, or peppermint oil. Either dump them in with your popcorn, or I toss them right on top of my melted almond bark. Put your bag on top of a kitchen towel to make it easier. I put my candy canes in a large zip-lock bag and have a whack with a heavy marble rolling pin or my meat mallet. Unwrapping the candy canes to crush them is the most labor intensive step of this easy treat, so you can do that ahead of time if you want to.
  • While that’s melting, you can smash up some candy canes.
  • Once your popcorn is popped and ready, melt some almond bark according to the package directions.
  • If you’re doing that I suggest looking for one that’s “natural” or just lightly salted so you don’t get a weird yellow color. You can also use a bag of microwave popcorn. See how perfectly round and HUGE it is? It is THE best for making caramel corn or popcorn mixes like this one and will make it look super gourmet! I buy mine from Amazon, this has been my favorite brand so far with the highest ratio of mushroom kernels.

    #Peppermint hot chocolate popcorn how to

    Popcorn – Before I show you how to make this, I’m going to tell you about one of my best kept secrets! You know how when you buy a gourmet popcorn mix the popcorn itself is huge and puffy and doesn’t look anything like the regular popcorn you use? It’s called mushroom popcorn! It has nothing to do with mushrooms other than the shape.Peppermint Flavoring – You will need a little bit of either peppermint extract or peppermint flavoring oil.If you aren’t making this around the holidays, starlight mints from the candy aisle will also work. They are sold in packs of 12 or individually in the buckets by the register at grocery stores.

    peppermint hot chocolate popcorn

    While any candy canes will work, I prefer the nicer brands, like Bob’s. Candy Canes – I’m a bit of a candy cane snob.Almond Bark – Also called vanilla candy coating, this smooth melting coating is similar to white chocolate but much easier to work with.Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, goes crazy for this stuff.It packs well, so you can put it in bags or cups or a big bowl or any cute container for sharing.It lasts for several days, so you can make it early and not be rushed to pass it out if you need some time.It’s super quick and easy to make and also inexpensive and requires minimal ingredients.I hate slaving over beautiful cookies and only having enough for a couple plates. You can make one huge batch and have TONS to share and pack up.Why you should make this peppermint bark popcorn














    Peppermint hot chocolate popcorn