Peppermint White Chocolate Popcorn Balls Recipes

PEPPERMINT-WHITE CHOCOLATE POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add popcorn; cover with lid. Cook until popcorn is popped, constantly shaking pan on burner to prevent popcorn from burning. Pour popcorn into large bowl.
• Melt butter in same saucepan on low heat. Add marshmallows; cook until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Pour over popcorn; toss until popcorn is evenly coated with marshmallow mixture.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
• Shape popcorn mixture into 12 (2-1/2-inch) balls; place on large sheet of parchment. Let stand until firm.

CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT POPCORN

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.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT POPCORN

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

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.

PEPPERMINT POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Pop popcorn in an air popper according to manufacturer's directions; transfer to a bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
• Place a sheet of aluminum foil on a work surface and spray with cooking spray.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add marshmallows to melted butter and stir constantly until mixture is smooth; remove from heat. Quickly stir candy canes and peppermint extract into butter mixture until well blended. Pour mixture over popcorn and mix until evenly coated. Allow popcorn mixture to cool.
• Spray your hands with cooking spray and form popcorn mixture into balls; arrange on the prepared aluminum foil. Wrap each ball with plastic wrap when completely cooled.

PEPPERMINT WHITE CHOCOLATE POPCORN

Steps:

• Carefully melt the white chocolate in the microwave or on the stove. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
• Once melted, stir half of the crushed peppermint into the white chocolate.
• Put the popcorn in a large bowl and pour the melted white chocolate and peppermint mixture on top.
• Stir the mixture to coat the popcorn, then sprinkle the remaining peppermint over the popcorn.
• Enjoy.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT POPCORN BARK

Steps:

• Cover a baking pan with foil or wax paper; set aside.
• Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside.
• Melt chocolate in a double boiler over barely simmering water, stirring until smooth OR melt according to package directions.
• Stir in crushed peppermints after chocolate is melted.
• Pour chocolate mixture over popcorn mixture and stir to coat.
• Spread onto prepared pan; allow to cool completely.
• When chocolate is cooled and set, break into chunks for serving.
• Store in an air-tight container at room temperature.