Description
Candy Cane Popcorn is a festive and delightful holiday treat combining crispy air-popped popcorn coated in creamy white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes for a sweet and minty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate wafers
- 1/3 cup candy canes - crushed (about 4 regular sized candy canes)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn: Use an air popper to pop the 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels until fully popped and crispy. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Crush the candy canes: Place about 4 regular sized candy canes into a food processor or blender and pulse until finely crushed to create a minty topping.
- Melt the white chocolate: Put the white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and heat at half power in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval. Continue until the wafers are fully melted and smooth.
- Mix the popcorn and chocolate: Pour the melted white chocolate evenly over the popped popcorn in the bowl. Stir gently to coat all popcorn pieces evenly with the chocolate.
- Add crushed candy canes: Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the chocolate-coated popcorn and mix gently to distribute throughout.
- Set and store: Let the popcorn sit at room temperature for about 1 hour to allow the white chocolate to set properly. Once set, store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for 5 to 7 days.
Notes
- White chocolate chips can be used as a substitute but may not be as bright white as the wafers.
- This recipe was passed down from the author's mother-in-law, adding a personal touch to the holiday treat.
- Ensure the popcorn is completely dry and cool before adding the melted chocolate to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- For extra crunch, place the coated popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet after mixing and let it set flat.
- Crushing candy canes can also be done by placing them in a zip-top bag and using a rolling pin if a food processor is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
