Dark chocolate can be melted and poured over popcorn.
Chocolate covered popcorn, like caramel popcorn, is a favorite treat for many children. It combines the sweet and salty flavors desired by children and adults. Chocolate covered popcorn makes a great Christmas and Halloween treat. There are a few different ways to make these treats. Experiment with all of them and see which one brings the desired flavor and texture.
Chocolate covered popcorn is a favorite treat for kids.
The easiest way to make chocolate covered popcorn is to use chocolate chips. Pop desired amount of popcorn in the microwave or with a popcorn maker and spread on a greased baking sheet. Melt a tablespoon of butter with a handful of marshmallows in a skillet over medium heat. Add a dash of vanilla for flavor, then add a handful of chocolate chips. Spread the melted mixture over the popcorn and bake at 250 degrees Fahrenheit (121.11 degrees Celsius) for 20 minutes.
Chocolate covered popcorn can also be made with cake mix. Pop plain microwave popcorn or popcorn and spread on a greased baking sheet. Mix equal parts cake mix and evaporated milk, then add double the sugar. Place the mixture over medium heat and stir continuously until it boils. Lower heat and stir continuously until a smooth ball forms, then remove from heat. Beat in mixer for ten minutes, pour evenly over popcorn and allow to harden.
To make quick and easy chocolate covered popcorn, microwave a bag of buttered popcorn and pour it into a large pot. In a small saucepan, add a little butter with equal amounts of chocolate chips, popcorn, and corn syrup. Pour the hot mixture into the large pot with the popcorn and mix quickly. Spread out on a greased baking sheet and sprinkle with icing sugar. Add Christmas sprinkles for a festive look.
Chocolate covered popcorn varies in sweetness depending on the amount of chocolate used. Use lots of chocolate chips and sugar to make chocolate covered popcorn that tastes like caramel. Chocolate chips are available in various levels of sweetness, such as cocoa-flavored, sugar-free, and semi-sweet. Try using white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or butterscotch pieces. How to make chocolate covered popcorn is a matter of preference and availability of ingredients.
Chocolate covered popcorn is a great Christmas gift. Roll the popcorn into balls before it hardens and stack two of them on top of each other to make snowmen. Decorate the snowmen as you wish. Wrap the finished snowmen in colored cellophane and tie with a ribbon.