This peppermint bark popcorn is an easy and delicious treat for the holidays! Perfectly salty and sweet with the best peppermint flavor.
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
One of my family’s favorite traditions is making popcorn and having a movie night. We LOVE any kind of popcorn and end up doing this at least twice a month. There are many fun variations you can make, like my favorite microwave caramel corn, cake batter popcorn and cookies and cream popcorn.
Today’s chocolate peppermint bark popcorn is a new favorite holiday treat. I absolutely love peppermint bark, so this recipe marries two of my favorites together into one amazing combination.
And let me tell you…it is delicious! The salty popcorn paired with the layers of sweet chocolate and crushed peppermint is just magical. What flavor dreams are made of!
This treat also makes a great gift and is so cute all packaged up. This stuff is seriously addicting, so I had to get it out of my house quick before I ate the whole batch. It is THAT good!
Only 5 Ingredients!
- Popped popcorn: Pre popped, microwave or stovetop popcorn
- Candiquik: Or white chocolate
- Peppermint kisses: Or Andes peppermint crunch
- Milk chocolate chips: Or melting candy. Dark chocolate would also work.
- Candy canes: Peppermint candy crushed into pieces
How to Make Peppermint Bark Popcorn
- Melt the white chocolate. Add candiquik (or white chocolate) to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on medium for 1 minute. Stir and then heat in 30 second increments until completely melted.
- Mix white chocolate and popcorn. Place popcorn into a large bowl, then add in melted white chocolate and crushed peppermint. Make sure everything is completely coated, then pour onto wax paper in an even layer.
- Melt and drizzle milk chocolate. Melt the milk chocolate using the same method as the white chocolate. Once completely melted and smooth, drizzle the milk chocolate over the popcorn. Then immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
- Let cool and break into pieces. Allow to cool completely, until the chocolate has hardened. Then break into pieces before enjoying.
Storage Tips
This peppermint popcorn will keep for about 3-4 days at room temperature. Just make sure to store in an airtight container or bag so that it stays fresh. No one likes stale popcorn! ;)
Gifting This Recipe
Here’s a cute way to package up the treat and hand it out to friends and neighbors. Just place it in a clear bag and tie on with ribbon and a Christmas tag. Cute, easy and inexpensive! And not to mention delicious. :)
More Christmas Treats:
- Candy Cane Popcorn
- Peppermint Graham Cracker Toffee
- Caramel Popcorn Balls
- Mini Peppermint Cheesecakes
- Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Peppermint Bark Popcorn
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn , I used skinny pop
- 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers , or white chocolate
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 to 6 candy canes , crushed
Instructions
- Pour the popcorn into a large bowl. Place the white chocolate in the microwave on medium power for 1 minute. Stir and then add additional heating time in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until it is melted. Pour onto popcorn and add in the crushed peppermint.
- Stir all together and then pour over wax paper. Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave on medium power for 1 minute. Stir and then add additional heating time in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until it is melted. Drizzle over the popcorn. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top.
- Allow to cool until the candy coating has hardened then break into pieces before packaging. Store in a covered container or put in bags to gift.
This recipe came from my friend Ashton’s (from Something Swanky) book Party Popcorn.
Popcorn and peppermint bark in one? Yes please!
I love how easy this is! I made a few batches for snacking and we will definitely be wrapping some up for teacher / neighbor gifts for the holidays! So tasty.
Just found some leftover candy canes and decided to make this! Such a delicious treat! Loved the chocolate on top.