Description
Candy Cane Popcorn is a festive and delightful treat featuring air-popped popcorn coated in smooth white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet snack, this easy-to-make recipe combines crunchy popcorn with the refreshing peppermint flavor of candy canes and creamy white chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
Coating
- 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 popcorn popper to pop the 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels until fully popped and fluffy. Transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
- Crush Candy Canes: Place candy canes into a food processor or blender and pulse until finely crushed into small pieces, then set aside.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at half power in 30 second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Coat Popcorn: Pour the melted white chocolate over the popped popcorn. Gently stir to evenly coat all the popcorn with the white chocolate.
- Add Candy Cane Pieces: Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the coated popcorn. Gently mix to incorporate the peppermint pieces without breaking the popcorn.
- Set and Store: Let the popcorn sit at room temperature for about 1 hour to allow the white chocolate to set and harden. Once set, store the candy cane popcorn in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute white chocolate wafers with white chocolate chips, though the chips may have a less bright white color.
- This recipe was passed down from the author’s mother-in-law, adding a sentimental touch to the treat.
- For best results, ensure candy canes are finely crushed to distribute peppermint flavor evenly.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the popcorn crisp and flavorful.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
