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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Snacks and Treats

    White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

    Modified: Oct 18, 2023 Published: Dec 6, 2020 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    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.

    Recipe: $4.72 | Per Serving: $0.79 | Servings: 6

    a white oval dish filled with white chocolate peppermint popcorn.

    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 This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Holiday Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's easy to make. Just pop some popcorn, melt some chocolate, and toss a few things together in a bowl. This recipe is simple, basic, and perfect for a quick treat.
    2. It's a refreshing change of pace. Buttery popcorn is always good, but you can make it great by just adding in some chocolate and peppermint. Yum! Bring a refreshing minty twist to a classic treat with this recipe. Try that flavor combination again, in our Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies.
    3. It's perfect all winter long. Peppermint is a winter favorite, and while candy canes and Christmas may be tied together, there's nothing stopping you from enjoying this popcorn all season or year long.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredient Notes:

    Popcorn- You will need some freshly popped popcorn for this recipe. I like to use butter popcorn, but plain popcorn works well too.

    Almond Bark- Use some melted almond bark or white chocolate. This will help the other ingredients to adhere to the popcorn. This is also what we use in our Almond Bark Popcorn!

    Red Colored Sugar Sprinkles- For a festive color and added sweetness, we like to use red colored sanding sugar.

    Crushed Peppermint Candies- Use candy canes or Bobs Sweet Red Stripes. I prefer the latter as they don't dissolve and turn into a sugary mess. They're also easier to bite into. Make sure to save some peppermint for this Peppermint Iced Coffee.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 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.

    Large bowl of popcorn drizzled with peppermint white chocolate blend.

    Step 5: Add the red colored sugar, mini marshmallows, and peppermint balls and toss to combine.

    Popcorn bowl adorned with mini marshmallows and peppermint balls.

    Step 6: Give it about 5-10 minutes to set so the chocolate isn't so messy and enjoy.

    peppermint white chocolate popcorn with red sprinkles.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Crushed Peppermint- For optimal flavor distribution, mix crushed peppermint with melted white chocolate before coating the popcorn. This method ensures even coverage, enhancing the taste of every popcorn piece.
    2. Popcorn Varieties- Choose your preferred popcorn variety—buttery, unflavored, salty, or kettle—to customize the flavor profile. The choice of popcorn significantly influences the overall taste experience. For example, Movie Theater Butter Flavored popcorn complements the peppermint flavor surprisingly well.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    How long is peppermint popcorn good for?

    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.

    Can I freeze white chocolate candy cane popcorn?

    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.

    Can you use microwave popcorn or air-popped popcorn for this recipe?

    You can use either microwave popcorn or air-popped popcorn, depending on your preference.

    White oval dish overflowing with white chocolate peppermint popcorn.

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    If you tried this peppermint popcorn recipe, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    a white oval dish filled with peppermint popcorn.
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    White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

    A refreshing burst of peppermint with a sweet and salty mix of white chocolate popcorn. This treat is perfect for the winter season.
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Rest Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 339kcal
    Cost Recipe $4.72 / Serving $0.79
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    Ingredients

    • 1 bag (3.2oz) popcorn, popped (about 7-9 cups) ($0.51)
    • 2 pieces almond bark (or 1 cup white chocolate chips) ($0.58)
    • ¼ cup peppermint candies, crushed ($1.12)
    • 1 Tablespoon red colored sugar sprinkles ($0.16)
    • ½ cup mini marshmallows ($0.11)
    • 1 cup Bob's Sweet Stripes soft peppermint candies (about 26 pcs) ($2.24)
    • 1 pinch flakey sea salt (⅛ tsp) *optional
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    Instructions

    • Pop your popcorn and remove all unpopped kernels. Place all the good popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
    • In a small bowl, melt your white chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each until smooth.
    • Once the chocolate has melted, stir in the crushed peppermint candies.
    • Toss the popcorn with the white chocolate peppermint mixture to evenly coat.
    • Add in the red sugar, mini marshmallows, and peppermint balls. Toss to combine.
    • Let rest about 5-10 minutes for chocolate to set before eating.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips
    You can use buttery, unflavored, salty, or kettle popcorn (any popcorn of choice) to get a different flavorful combination depending on what you want. I used Movie Theater Butter Flavored popcorn and was surprised by how well it worked with the peppermint. 
    Fresh popcorn 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.
    While popcorn can be frozen, peppermint candies don't do well at cold temperatures. The colors run, the texture becomes chewy and messy. For best results just make a fresh batch.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 60.7g | Protein: 3.6g | Fat: 9.7g | Saturated Fat: 5.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 77.9mg | Potassium: 126.8mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 40.8g | Vitamin A: 2.7IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 58.1mg | Iron: 0.5mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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