Homemade Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn is a delicious and easy to make treat that is made up of crunchy and salty popcorn drizzled with smooth and creamy melted chocolate. This sweet treat is the perfect snack no matter the occasion!
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CHOCOLATE DRIZZLED POPCORN
The combination of salty popcorn and rich chocolate gives you the perfect balance of flavors and textures! This recipe is a quick, simple, and fun treat that you can make in minutes with just 2 simple ingredients. Chocolate drizzled popcorn is the perfect snack for movie nights, parties, or anytime you want something sweet and salty!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Popcorn– You can use either stovetop, microwave, or even store-bought popcorn for this recipe! I love using the Movie Theatre Butter Popcorn or for a healthier snack use the Naturals Simply Salted popcorn. LINK
- Chocolate– You can use either dark, milk, semi-white or white chocolate for this recipe! Whatever chocolate you prefer can be used. Use a good quality chocolate that melts well. You can use chocolate chips, a chocolate bar, or even chocolate melts.
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED POPCORN
With just 2 simple ingredients and 5 minutes you can have this sweet and salty snack ready in no time!
- Using the preferred method, pop the popcorn.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and then add the popped popcorn to the sheet, spreading evenly.
- Melt the chocolate with the desired method.
- Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, using a spoon, fork, or piping bag, drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn. Adding the desired amount of chocolate you prefer.
- Top with your favorite toppings or flakey sea salt before the chocolate hardens.
- Allow the chocolate to cool and harden. For a quicker cool time, transfer to the fridge.
- Once the chocolate is hard, serve or transfer the popcorn to an airtight container.
MELTING CHOCOLATE– There are a few methods for melting chocolate, but it’s important to use low heat and be patient to avoid burning it. Here are two of my favorite techniques:
- Stovetop: Fill a saucepan with about an inch of water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Place a heat-safe bowl on top, making sure it doesn’t touch the water. Add the chocolate to the bowl and let the steam melt it, stirring until smooth.
- Microwave: Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 15-second intervals on a lower power setting, stirring between each interval. Continue until fully melted, but be careful not to overheat, as it can burn and seize up.
VARIATIONS
- White Chocolate Peppermint– Drizzle the popcorn in white chocolate and top with crushed peppermint for the perfect holiday treat!
- Chocolate Swirl– Use both chocolate and white chocolate drizzle for the popcorn for a mixture of tastes!
- S’mores Popcorn– After drizzling the popcorn in chocolate top with crushed graham crackers and marshmallows, for a s’more themed snack.
- Caramel Chocolate Popcorn– Drizzle the popcorn in chocolate and caramel, so rich and packed with flavors.
- Birthday Cake Popcorn– For a fun birthday cake themed snack, drizzle the popcorn in white chocolate and top with sprinkles!
TOPPINGS-
Be sure to add your toppings right after you drizzle the popcorn to ensure the toppings stick!
- Chopped nuts
- Shredded coconut
- Sprinkles
- Crushed peppermint
- Flakey salt
- Crushed Oreo
- M&Ms
| You can even use colorful chocolate melts to make the chocolate drizzle colorful! |
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
No worries! Add the chocolate to a plastic bag and snip a corner of the bag to make a hole where the chocolate will come out of, giving you a makeshift piping bag.
Be sure to store the popcorn in an airtight container or bag to avoid the popcorn from getting stale.
Yes! You can make this and if stored properly, this popcorn will last for up to a week!
You burnt your chocolate, also known as seized chocolate. Seized chocolate is when after melting chocolate instead of turning creamy and smooth comes out grainy and thick.
OTHER DESSERTS
Try these other delicious and easy dessert recipes:
Easy Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn
Ingredients
- 3.2 oz bag of popcorn popped
- 2 oz milk chocolate melted
- 2 oz white chocolate melted
- crushed peppermint optional
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using your preferred method.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the popped popcorn to the baking sheet, gently spread the popcorn out in an even layer.
- Melt the chocolate using your go-to method.
- Stove Top Method– Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir occasionally until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Microwave Method– You can melt the chocolate in the microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.
- Using a spoon, fork, or piping bag drizzle the chocolate evenly over the popcorn, making sure to cover the kernels generously. You can add more chocolate depending on how rich you want the flavor to be.
- While the chocolate is still soft and not fully set, you can add any desired toppings. This could include crushed nuts, sprinkles, candy pieces, or a pinch of flaky sea salt to enhance the flavor and texture.
- Allow the chocolate to set and harden. If you have time, let it cool at room temperature. For a quicker result, you can place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully solidified.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, serve immediately or transfer it to an airtight container for storage. If you plan to store it, make sure the container is well-sealed to keep the popcorn fresh.
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