A refreshing burst of peppermint with a sweet and salty mix of white chocolate popcorn. This White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn is perfect for the winter season.
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This holiday season, I decided to spread some festive cheer at home by making a batch of delightful popcorn with white chocolate and peppermint, and it was a huge hit.
My daughter couldn't resist its deliciousness and practically devoured the entire batch single-handedly.
In her own words, she exclaimed, "I can't stop savoring this bowl of popcorn because it's unbelievably tasty, and I'll be genuinely sad when it's all gone." Now, that kind of reaction tells me we've got a real winner of a recipe on our hands. It's not every day that I see her so excited about a treat.
This recipe is easy, and next time, I'll have her help. Cooking together creates cherished memories, especially during the holidays.
For more popcorn recipes, make sure to check out my Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn, Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn, and Snickerdoodle Popcorn.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make. Pop the popcorn, melt the chocolate, and toss everything together. This simple recipe is perfect for a quick, no fuss treat.
- A refreshing twist. Buttery popcorn gets a fun upgrade with chocolate and peppermint for a cool, minty flavor that feels special. If you love that combination, try it again in our Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies.
- Great all winter long. Peppermint is a winter favorite, and while it's often associated with the holidays, this popcorn is just as enjoyable all season, or even year round.
🛒 Ingredients
Popcorn. Freshly popped popcorn works best. Buttered popcorn adds extra flavor, but plain popcorn works just as well.
Almond Bark. Melted almond bark or white chocolate helps everything stick to the popcorn. This is the same coating we use in our Almond Bark Popcorn.
Red Colored Sugar Sprinkles. Adds festive color and a touch of extra sweetness.
Crushed Peppermint Candies. Use candy canes or Bob's Sweet Red Stripes. The latter hold their shape better and are easier to bite. Save extras for Peppermint Iced Coffee.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use cheaper popcorn. Generic microwave popcorn or air-popped kernels keep costs down without affecting flavor.
Choose almond bark when on sale. Almond bark is often cheaper than white chocolate chips and melts more smoothly.
Crush candies yourself. Buying full peppermint candies and crushing them at home is usually more affordable than pre-crushed options.
Scale back mix-ins if needed. You can reduce the number of peppermint balls or marshmallows and still have a festive popcorn mix.
Make it for gifting. This recipe stretches into multiple servings, making it a cost-effective homemade gift option.
🥄 Instructions for White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
Step 1: Pop popcorn and remove kernels while placing the popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Melt the chocolate or almond bark in a small bowl in the microwave in 30-second intervals stirring well between each.
Step 3: Once the chocolate has been melted, stir in the crushed peppermint candies.
Step 4: Toss the chocolate and peppermint into the popcorn to coat evenly.
Step 5: Add the red colored sugar, mini marshmallows, and peppermint balls and toss to combine.
Step 6: Give it about 5-10 minutes to set so the chocolate isn't so messy and enjoy.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Crushed Peppermint. Stir crushed peppermint directly into the melted white chocolate before coating the popcorn. This helps distribute the flavor evenly so every bite tastes balanced.
- Popcorn Varieties. Use your favorite popcorn style, whether buttery, plain, lightly salted, or kettle corn. The popcorn you choose will affect the final flavor, and movie theater butter popcorn pairs especially well with peppermint.
❄️ Storage and Make Ahead
Storage: Store White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn in an airtight container or sealed bag at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.
Make Ahead: This popcorn is best made the same day for the best texture, especially when using peppermint candies.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
This white chocolate peppermint popcorn pairs well with a holiday dessert spread, hot cocoa bar, movie night snacks, or packaged into treat bags for parties and gift baskets.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Fresh is best as the peppermint will become chewy as it ages, but my daughter ate it happily for about 3 days from an airtight bag held at room temperature.
I wouldn't. While popcorn can be frozen, peppermint candies don't do well at cold temperatures. The colors run, and the texture becomes chewy and messy. For best results just make a fresh batch.
You can use either microwave popcorn or air-popped popcorn, depending on your preference.
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📖 Recipe
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1 bag (3.2 ounces) popcorn, popped, about 7 to 9 cups - ($0.51)
- 2 pieces almond bark, or 1 cup white chocolate chips - ($0.58)
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies - ($1.12)
- 1 cup Bob's Sweet Stripes soft peppermint candies, about 26 pieces - ($2.24)
- ½ cup mini marshmallows - ($0.11)
- 1 tablespoon red colored sugar sprinkles - ($0.16)
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the popcorn. Pop the popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels. Transfer the popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the chocolate. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the almond bark or white chocolate in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth.
- Flavor the chocolate. Stir the crushed peppermint candies into the melted chocolate until evenly combined.
- Coat the popcorn. Pour the peppermint white chocolate over the popcorn and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Add mix-ins. Add the peppermint candies, mini marshmallows, red sugar sprinkles, and flaky sea salt if using. Toss gently to combine.
- Set and serve. Let the popcorn rest for 5 to 10 minutes until the chocolate sets before serving.
Notes
- Popcorn choice. Any popcorn works, including plain, salted, buttery, or kettle corn, depending on your preferred sweet and salty balance.
- Freshness. This popcorn is best enjoyed fresh, though it will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Freezing. Freezing is not recommended, as peppermint candies become chewy and the colors may bleed when thawed.
Nutritional Information
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