This Almond Bark Popcorn is a delicious blend of sweet and salty. With just two simple ingredients you can have this treat ready to eat in just minutes!
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We adore this almond bark popcorn, and I'm certain you will too. Its irresistible blend of salty-sweet flavors and satisfying crunch makes it perfect for any occasion, adding a delightful twist to movie nights and parties. With added sprinkles it's a perfect Unicorn Party Food Idea.
My mom has been making this popcorn recipe for as long as I can remember. Back in elementary school, anytime homemade snacks were allowed, I'd happily volunteer her to bring this to class parties. Even with short notice, it was always a hit thanks to how easy, affordable, and kid friendly it is.
Now as an adult, I've mastered making it myself, enjoying it whenever I please, a definite perk of adulthood!
For more popcorn delights, explore my Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn, White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn recipes.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's easy to make. With just a microwave and a few minutes on the clock, you can have this recipe prepped and waiting to be eaten in almost no time at all.
- It's versatile. You can add in anything you want, and it will still taste great! Sprinkles, M&Ms, cookie pieces, etc.
- You can make it in advance. Prep it the same day or up to the day before and enjoy it later. My kids actually love eating this popcorn for days (or until the bag is empty.)
🛒 Ingredients
Almond bark- You will want to use some white chocolate almond bark, any brand works fine!
Popcorn- I recommend using butter flavored popcorn. The saltier and more butter flavor there is, the better. The contrast is wonderful!
Make sure to keep an extra bag of popcorn handy for making Snickerdoodle Popcorn.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Store brands: Use store brand popcorn and almond bark to keep costs as low as possible.
Homemade popcorn: Homemade popcorn (air popped) can be used instead of microwave popcorn for additional savings.
Almond bark value: White almond bark is often cheaper than white chocolate chips and melts more smoothly.
🥄 Instructions for Almond Bark Popcorn
Step 1: Make your microwave popcorn according to package directions and remove the unpopped kernels.
Step 2: In a small microwave-safe bowl melt your almond bark in 30-second bursts, stirring between each until it's smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the bar on a small skillet or in a pot.
Step 3: Lay popped popcorn on a wax paper lined baking sheet.
Step 4: Drizzle the melted almond bark over the top. Toss well to combine and coat evenly.
Step 5: Add sprinkles or add-ins of choice, if desired.
Let set and then break apart before serving. Enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Use a large bowl. When making more than one bag of popcorn, use an extra large bowl so everything mixes easily. A big lidded container works well. We even use my mom's oversized bowl, the same one we use for almond bark popcorn and Dill Pickle Potato Salad.
- Mix evenly. Let the melted white chocolate cool for a minute, then toss the popcorn with your hands or large spoons like a salad to coat everything evenly.
- Let it set. Allow the chocolate to fully harden before serving. This keeps the popcorn less messy and easier to eat.
❄️ Storage
Storage. Store the Almond Bark Popcorn in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for a few days before becoming stale or chewy, though it rarely lasts that long around here.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Almond bark popcorn pairs well with other sweet snacks, trail mix, fruit trays, or served alongside cookies and no bake treats for parties and movie nights.
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❓ Almond Bark Popcorn FAQs
You can use any type of popcorn that you want. I recommend the buttery and salty popcorn because it gives a great salty-sweet flavor that can't be beaten. I've used homemade popcorn, kettle version, and even unsalted popcorn before, but the butter ones are where it's at.
You can add anything you want! While we're pretty much traditionalists and enjoy it as-is you can add in sprinkles, chocolate chips, chopped pretzels, and even crushed cookies if you really want to. It's so good no matter what you do.
Once your popcorn and chocolate have cooled and solidified, keep it in an airtight-covered container until you're ready to eat it. You can keep it in a Tupperware-style container or in a Ziploc bag if you want to. Both are great options.
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📖 Recipe
Almond Bark Popcorn
Equipment
- Small Bowl or small pan
Ingredients
- 1 bag (3.2 ounces) popcorn, popped, about 7 to 9 cups - ($0.51)
- 1 square white chocolate almond bark - ($0.29)
Instructions
- Pop the Popcorn: Prepare the popcorn according to package directions. Remove and discard any unpopped kernels.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a small microwave safe bowl, melt the almond bark in 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Chocolate may also be melted on the stovetop if preferred.
- Coat the Popcorn: Place the popcorn in a large bowl. Pour the melted chocolate over the popcorn and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the popcorn to cool until the chocolate has set, or serve immediately for a softer coating.
Notes
- Scaling: This recipe scales easily. Maintain a 1 to 1 ratio of popcorn to almond bark when doubling or tripling.
- Almond Bark Size: One bar refers to a single segmented square of almond bark.
- Mess Factor: Mixing is easiest with large spoons or lightly cooled hands. The coating firms up as the chocolate sets.
- Popcorn Options: Buttery or lightly salted popcorn creates a great sweet and salty balance. Plain, kettle corn, or unsalted popcorn also work well.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for several days.
- Add Ins: Sprinkles, chocolate chips, pretzels, or crushed cookies can be added before the chocolate sets.
Nutritional Information
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Kathleen says
What constitutes a "bar" of the almond bark? A square or the whole package?
Nicole says
One square
Kathleen says
Thanks, Nicole.