Peppermint White Chocolate Popcorn Recipes

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 POPCORN

Steps:

• Pop 1 popcorn package at a time in the microwave on high until popping begins to slow down, about 2 1/2 minutes. Open bags carefully and transfer popcorn to a large plastic bag, discarding any burnt pieces or unpopped kernels.
• Melt white chocolate chips with butter in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula, until mixture is creamy, about 5 minutes.
• Drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn. Close bag and shake until thoroughly coated, 3 to 4 minutes. Place in the refrigerator to cool, about 1 hour.

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 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.

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.

PEPPERMINT-WHITE CHOCOLATE POPCORN

Steps:

• Spray large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Microwave butter and chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in 1/2 cup marshmallows. Microwave 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 sec.
• Combine popcorn and pretzels in separate large bowl. Add chocolate mixture; mix lightly. Spread onto prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until crisp, stirring after 15 min. Spread onto parchment-covered baking sheet; sprinkle with crushed candy. Cool completely.
• Break popcorn into small clusters; place in large bowl. Add remaining marshmallows; mix lightly.