White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe with Peppermint
This White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe with Peppermint is so easy to make and is the perfect holiday treat! It’s also a great gift idea! You can make this snack ahead, to enjoy while you are watching holiday movies this year.
If you want a small batch of popcorn for 1 or 2 be sure to try popping fresh popcorn in an air fryer! Yes, it works!
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- This White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe with Peppermint is easy to make.
- It’s also perfect for the holidays and family gatherings.
- If you are looking for a homemade edible gift idea this is the perfect treat for you.
- Holiday movie night just got a little more festive with peppermint popcorn!
- Have you heard of reindeer treats? This is definitely a fun treat for Santa’s reindeers!
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this easy holiday snack recipe. All of these tools should already be in your kitchen.
- large baking sheet or cookie sheet – with rimmed edges. To coat popcorn in batches you may want to use two baking sheets.
- large bowl
- small bowl – microwave – safe
- parchment paper or wax paper
INGREDIENTS
You only need a few full of ingredients to help you make this delicious and easy sweet popcorn recipe. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store.
- freshly popped popcorn or if you are in a hurry you can buy pre popped popcorn just make sure it’s plain popcorn.
- white candy coating, white chocolate chips, or white chocolate bar
- coconut oil or vegetable shortening – this adds to a smooth consistency when melting white chocolate.
- finely crushed peppermint candies
- Red sanding sugar
HOW TO MAKE THIS WHITE CHOCOLATE POPCORN RECIPE WITH PEPPERMINT
Making this White Chocolate Popcorn recipe is so simple even if you make fresh popcorn on the stovetop.
Just follow the directions below and you will have sweet and minty popcorn that is perfect for the holidays in no time at all.
STOVETOP POPCORN INSTRUCTIONS
If you are not using pre-popped popcorn or making batches in an air fryer, here is how to make fresh popcorn on the stovetop. You will need to make two and a half batches (1 1/2 cup total popcorn kernels) for this recipe.
I follow Orville Redenbacher’s cooking method, cooking in 1/2 cup batches, but first I make sure to coat the popcorn in oil like I show you in this air fryer popcorn post.
- In a small mixing bowl add 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels.
- Add 3 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the kernels and stir to coat each kernel.
- Place coated popcorn in a single layer in a large heavy pot.
- Place on the stovetop and turn heat to medium with the lid on the pot, slightly ajar.
- Shake the pot when the popcorn begins to pop. Once popcorn stops popping remove from heat.
STEP 1: LINE A RIMMED BAKING SHEET WITH PARCHMENT PAPER
Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
STEP 2: ADD THE POPPED POPCORN TO THE LARGE BOWL
Place fresh popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
STEP 3: MELT THE CHOCOLATE OR CANDY MELTS IN THE MICROWAVE
In a separate small bowl, add the white chocolate or candy melts with the coconut oil or vegetable shortening. Microwave on high for 30 seconds and stir vigorously to allow the candy to continue melting in the residual heat. If needed, heat again in 15-second increments until completely melted, stirring well between each cycle.
STEP 4: POUR THE CHOCOLATE OVER THE POPCORN AND MIX
In batches, pour the melted chocolate over the popcorn and toss the popcorn until completely coated.
STEP 5: TRANSFER THE POPCORN TO THE BAKING SHEET AND SPRINKLE IT WITH PEPPERMINT
Transfer the popcorn to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the popcorn with half of the prepared crushed peppermint candy. Toss the popcorn and then coat it with the remaining peppermint. Sprinkle with the sanding sugar.
STEP 6: ALLOW THE CHOCOLATE TO HARDEN
Allow the popcorn to dry completely prior to transferring it to an airtight container.
WHAT TO SERVE
This White Chocolate Popcorn recipe is perfect for the holidays. It’s also great for family gatherings and movie nights. If you are looking for something to serve with this popcorn, enjoy it with a glass of this Hot Cocoa.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
Here are a few ways that you can up this easy white chocolate popcorn recipe to make it your own.
- If you don’t have peppermints on hand, you can use peppermint bark, or even crushed candy canes for the candy.
- Instead of white chocolate, you can also use dark chocolate or milk chocolate to make this popcorn.
- You could also add in some chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, for a little extra crunch.
- If you can’t find melting candy, you can also use almond bark for this recipe.
- You could also add a handful of mini marshmallows for an extra touch of sweetness to this easy treat.
- Don’t forget to remove any unpopped kernels from your popcorn so that you don’t bite into a hard kernel.
HOW TO STORE
Once the popcorn has dried completely, you can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
If you live in a humid climate, it’s best to store the popcorn in the fridge or freezer to prevent the chocolate from getting too soft.
TIPS
Here are a few tips to make sure that your popcorn recipe turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.
- You will get about 8 cups of popped popcorn from ½ cup of popcorn kernels (Orville). For this recipe, you will need about 1 ½ cups of popcorn kernels to make 20 cups of popped popcorn.
- If you don’t have a microwave, you can melt the chocolate or candy melts in a saucepan over low heat on the stovetop. Or, if you have a double boiler you can use that to melt the chocolate.
- Make sure that your popcorn is completely cooled before adding the chocolate.
- If you want a stronger peppermint flavor, you can add a few drops of peppermint extract to the melted chocolate.
- If you like crunchy popcorn, make popcorn on the stovetop. Small batch popcorn is best in an air fryer.
FAQS
Do you have questions about this easy recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
You can use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even candy melts in this recipe.
If stored in an airtight container, this popcorn will last for up to 2 weeks.
Yes, you can make this popcorn up to 2 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve.
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White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe With Peppermint
Ingredients
- 20 cups popped popcorn
- 1 12 ounce package white candy coating, white chocolate chips or white chocolate bar
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
- Red sanding sugar
Instructions
- Prepare popcorn if making fresh and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper. Set aside.
- In a small microwaveable mixing bowl add the white chocolate or candy melts with the coconut oil or vegetable shortening. Microwave on high for 30 seconds and stir vigorously. If needed, heat again in 15-second increments until completely melted, stirring well between each cycle.
- In batches, pour the melted chocolate over the prepared popcorn and toss the popcorn until coated.
- Place the chocolate covered popcorn on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the popcorn with the prepared crushed peppermint candy. Toss the popcorn and add additional peppermint candy if desired. Sprinkle with the sanding sugar.
Notes
Stovetop Popcorn Instructions
You will need to make the popcorn in batches. 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels will bake about 8 cups of popcorn.- In a small mixing bowl add 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels.
- Add 3 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the kernels and stir to coat each kernel.
- Place coated popcorn in a single layer in a large heavy pot.
- Place on the stovetop and turn heat to medium with the lid on the pot, slightly ajar.
- Shake the pot when the popcorn begins to pop. Once popcorn stops popping remove from heat.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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