Peppermint Popcorn is a must this holiday season! Toss popcorn in white chocolate and peppermint, then drizzle with chocolate for the ultimate sweet snack mix.
Try some other holiday snack mix favorites: Christmas Popcorn, Reindeer Chow, and Christmas Snack Mix.
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
The holidays just aren’t the same for me without loads of Peppermint Bark. My kids and I always make batch after batch, but even when it’s gone, Peppermint Bark still sneaks into the kitchen—this time as popcorn!
This Peppermint Popcorn fixes your want for peppermint, white chocolate, and dark chocolate in one sweet, minty, crunchy, and hard-to-resist treat.
While gourmet popcorn (like Chocolate Popcorn) is satisfying, but it can take a lot of time and it’s not ideal for busy Decembers. That’s why this recipe is amazing. Only a few ingredients, quick prep, and every bit as tasty!
Ingredients
- Kettle Corn: Using pre-popped popcorn is quicker but costs more. Plain popcorn works too—pre-popped, packets, or kernels.
- Peppermint: Regular candy canes work great! It is satisfying to the bright colors of Brach®.
- White Chocolate: Use melting wafers for the best result.
- Coconut Oil: A little oil smooths the chocolate.
- Chocolate: Stick with melting wafers for ease and flavor. No need for fancy chocolate. Save that for snacking!
Quick Tip
Make this popcorn the way you like it! Use milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate based on what you like. My kids love milk chocolate, and a reliable is dark!
How To Make Peppermint Popcorn
- Prep: Line a pan with parchment. Crush candy canes and set some aside.
- Pop Popcorn: Pop popcorn and place the popcorn in a large bowl.
- Coat: Melt white chocolate with a little oil, pour over the popcorn and crushed peppermint, and mix until coated. Spread on the pan.
- Drizzle: Melt dark chocolate with oil, drizzle over popcorn.
- Peppermint Topping: Sprinkle popcorn with reserved peppermint.
- Set: Let it harden, then break into pieces and enjoy!
Peppermint Popcorn Recipe Tips
- Line the pan: Use parchment paper or foil so the popcorn doesn’t stick.
- Toss the popcorn: Use a big bowl to mix popcorn, peppermint, and melted chocolate without spilling. If needed, split into two bowls.
- Keep chocolate dry: Even a tiny bit of water can ruin the chocolate and make it harden. Keep it dry.
Storage
How To Store Peppermint Popcorn
- Keep Peppermint Popcorn in a sealed bag in a cool spot.
- Enjoy within 3–5 days; it gets soft or stale over time.
- Store leftovers in the freezer—it’s so good frozen and doesn’t need to be defrosted to enjoy.
More Peppermint Desserts
- Peppermint Cookies made with just three ingredients
- Peppermint Bark Pretzels topped with peppermint candy kisses
- No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake with an Oreo crust
- Peppermint Brownies topped with chocolate
- Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats with a chocolate drizzle
