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Peppermint Bark Popcorn in a glass bowl, drizzled with dark chocolate and crushed candy canes.

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.
    Lining a large jelly roll pan with parchment paper for Peppermint Bark Popcorn.
  • In a large, heavy-bottomed pan with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add 2 popcorn kernels and cover.
    Adding two popcorn kernels to a heavy-bottomed pan for peppermint bark popcorn.
  • 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.
    Cooking popcorn kernels in a cream-colored pot with a lid for Peppermint Bark Popcorn.
  • Transfer the popped popcorn to the prepared pan, season with sea salt, and remove any unpopped kernels.
    Spreading popped popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet for Peppermint Bark Popcorn.
  • Place candy canes in a plastic bag, cover with a towel, and crush using a rolling pin or hammer.
    Crushing peppermint candy canes in a plastic bag with a rolling pin for Peppermint Bark Popcorn.
  • Use a double boiler or microwave to melt the chocolate chips until smooth, stirring frequently.
    Melting dark chocolate chips for Peppermint Bark Popcorn in a glass bowl with a spatula.
  • 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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