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Chocolate peppermint popcorn in elegant glass bowls for festive holiday treat.

Peppermint Bark Popcorn

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 4 standard-sized peppermint candy canes finely crushed (about 1/3 cup)
  • Maldon salt or flaky finishing salt optional

Instructions
 

  • Line a large jelly roll pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
    Raw lined baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ready for baking.
  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pan with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add 2 popcorn kernels and cover.
    Empty enamel cast iron pot with some popcorn kernels inside on a marble countertop.
  • Once the test kernels pop, add the rest of the popcorn kernels. Shake the pot to distribute them evenly and cook, slightly ajar, until the popping slows down.
    Cream-colored vintage cake dome with a metal handle on top, placed on a marble surface.
  • Transfer the popped popcorn to the prepared pan, season with sea salt, and remove any unpopped kernels.
    Golden popcorn spread on a baking sheet, ready for seasoning or melting.
  • Place candy canes in a plastic bag, cover with a towel, and crush using a rolling pin or hammer.
    Crushed peppermint candy on a baking sheet with a rolling pin and striped cloth.
  • Use a double boiler or microwave to melt the chocolate chips until smooth, stirring frequently.
    Rich melted chocolate in a glass bowl with a white spatula on a marble countertop.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn, sprinkle with crushed candy canes and optional salt, then chill in the refrigerator until set.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 33mgFiber: 3g
Keyword chocolate, peppermint, peppermint bark popcorn, popcorn
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