Why you should make this peppermint bark popcorn
Ingredient Notes
Almond Bark – Also called vanilla candy coating, this smooth melting coating is similar to white chocolate but much easier to work with. It does not contain any almonds. Candy Canes – I’m a bit of a candy cane snob. While any candy canes will work, I prefer the nicer brands, like Bob’s. They are sold in packs of 12 or individually in the buckets by the register at grocery stores. If you aren’t making this around the holidays, starlight mints from the candy aisle will also work.Peppermint Flavoring – You will need a little bit of either peppermint extract or peppermint flavoring oil. Popcorn – Before I show you how to make this, I’m going to tell you about one of my best kept secrets! You know how when you buy a gourmet popcorn mix the popcorn itself is huge and puffy and doesn’t look anything like the regular popcorn you use? It’s called mushroom popcorn! It has nothing to do with mushrooms other than the shape. Check this out:
You can also use a bag of microwave popcorn. If you’re doing that I suggest looking for one that’s “natural” or just lightly salted so you don’t get a weird yellow color.
How To Make Peppermint Bark Popcorn
You’ll also add in some peppermint extract, or peppermint oil. Extract can sometimes seize up the almond bark just a little, but it shouldn’t be a problem. Just stir it around quick and pour it over the popcorn and start tossing. Leave it until the almond bark and the chocolate is hardened. If you need to hurry it up, do this whole process on lined cookie sheets you can pop in the fridge.When chocolate is hardened, use your hands to break up popcorn into chunks. Toss in a bowl, a jar, a cute package, or in your mouth, and done!
Can I just use white chocolate instead of candy coating? This recipe is written for candy coating. White chocolate can be temperamental (not to mention pricey!), so I don’t recommend it for this particular recipe.
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