White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark
Transform your holiday snacking game with this irresistible White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark! This quick and easy treat combines fluffy, unsalted popcorn with creamy white chocolate, a refreshing hint of peppermint extract, and a delightful crunch from crushed candy canes. Perfect for festive gatherings or edible gifting, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes with minimal effort. The addition of optional sprinkles brings a burst of color, making it as eye-catching as it is delicious. Whether you're planning a holiday movie night or assembling a winter dessert platter, this sweet-and-minty popcorn bark is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to savor the perfect balance of sweet, crunchy, and minty in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups popcorn (popped, unsalted and unbuttered)
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 cup peppermint candies or candy canes (crushed)
- 0.5 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Spread the popped popcorn evenly across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring no large clumps remain.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips or melting wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, use a double boiler to melt the chocolate.
Once the chocolate is melted, stir in the peppermint extract to infuse the chocolate with a minty flavor.
Drizzle the melted white chocolate evenly over the popcorn, using a spatula or spoon to gently toss and coat the popcorn.
Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies or candy canes evenly over the chocolate-covered popcorn while the chocolate is still warm and sticky.
If desired, add festive sprinkles on top for extra color and texture.
Allow the popcorn bark to cool and set at room temperature for 1-2 hours or place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for quicker setting.
Once the chocolate has hardened, break the bark into bite-sized pieces.
Serve and enjoy or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 147 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
