This Peppermint Chocolate Popcorn Crunch is a delightful treat that combines the flavors of chocolate and peppermint, making it perfect for the holiday season. It’s an easy Christmas treat that can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert at Christmas parties.

With simple ingredients and quick preparation, this recipe is ideal for those looking for easy Christmas candy recipes or festive snacks to share with family and friends.

Festive Peppermint Chocolate Popcorn Crunch

This popcorn crunch features freshly popped popcorn coated in a rich chocolate mixture and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields a generous batch, making it great for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful gift.

Ingredients

• 10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional: additional crushed peppermint for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Popcorn: Pop the popcorn using an air popper or stovetop method. Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl, ensuring there are no unpopped kernels.
2. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
3. Coat the Popcorn: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the popcorn and gently toss until evenly coated.
4. Add Peppermint: Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the chocolate-coated popcorn and mix until distributed.
5. Cool and Serve: Spread the popcorn mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow it to cool completely before breaking into pieces. Optionally, garnish with additional crushed peppermint.
6. Store: Keep the popcorn crunch in an airtight container for up to a week.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 10 servings
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 20g