Description
This Christmas White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn is a festive and crunchy holiday treat that’s perfect for parties, movie nights, and edible gifts. Made with popped popcorn coated in melted white chocolate infused with peppermint extract and sprinkled with crushed candy canes, it offers a delightful blend of sweet and minty flavors. This easy-to-make snack is sure to be a hit during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 10 cups popped popcorn
Chocolate Coating
- 12 oz white chocolate, melted
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
Topping
- Crushed candy canes (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare popcorn: Place 10 cups of freshly popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl, ensuring there are no unpopped kernels.
- Melt white chocolate and add peppermint: Gently melt 12 oz of white chocolate until smooth. Stir in ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract thoroughly to infuse flavor into the chocolate.
- Coat popcorn: Drizzle the peppermint-infused white chocolate evenly over the popcorn. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all popcorn pieces are coated lightly and evenly.
- Add crushed candy canes: Immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes over the coated popcorn, distributing them evenly for a festive look and added crunch.
- Let set: Allow the coated popcorn to set at room temperature until the white chocolate hardens and sticks to the popcorn before serving or packaging.
Notes
- To melt white chocolate, use a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and coating consistency.
- Be gentle while tossing to avoid breaking the popcorn or removing the chocolate coating.
- Store the finished popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature; consume within 2–3 days for freshness.
- For an extra festive touch, you can add red and green sprinkles along with the crushed candy canes.