White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn -

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White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn is the surprise snack that people can't stop reaching for.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Appetizers & Snacks, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

10 cups popped popcorn
1 cup white chocolate chips or 8 ounces vanilla almond bark
⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
6 miniature candy canes or peppermint candies finely crushed, about 2-3 tablespoons

Line a large baking tray with parchment and spread the popcorn across it.
Melt the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl at 50% power, for about 1½-2 minutes, stopping and stirring every 20-30 seconds, just until it is smooth. Stir in the peppermint extract, taking care not to add too much.
Drizzle the popcorn with with about ⅔ of the melted chocolate and sprinkle with some of the crushed candy canes, stir gently.
Spread again across the parchment, and drizzle with the remaining melted white chocolate and sprinkle with remaining candy cane bits if desired.

You'll want to either pop your own popcorn for this recipe or buy pre-popped popcorn at the store.