Peppermint Bark Popcorn Recipe (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Enjoy your favorite seasonal chocolate treat as a sweet and salty snack! This homemade Peppermint Bark Popcorn is perfect for Christmas party munching and gifting! This gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and allergy-free recipe is easy to make with crispy popcorn coated in creamy white chocolate, crushed candy canes, peppermint extract, and drizzled with dark chocolate!
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 5 Minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 14 Cups 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 Cups (7.5 oz) Popped Popcorn (unsalted or lightly salted)
- 1 Bag (2 Cups) Vegan White Chocolate Chips
- 1 Cup Vegan Dark Chocolate Chips (or Semi-Sweet)
- 8-10 Candy Canes (crushed, about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 Tsp Pure Peppermint Extract
Instructions
- If you are popping your own popcorn, pop it according to the method/ brand you choose. Otherwise, add the popped popcorn to a large bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the white chocolate chips and melt them in increments of 20-30 seconds, stirring in between. Continue until the chips are all mostly melted. Remove and add a teaspoon of coconut oil if needed to get your melted chocolate smooth.
- Add the peppermint extract to the melted white chocolate before pouring it over the bowl of popcorn. Add the crushed peppermint candy canes and toss the popcorn until all pieces are coated.
- Spread the white chocolate peppermint popcorn out evenly on 2 parchment paper or Silpat lined baking sheets.
- In another microwave-safe bowl, add the dark chocolate chips and melt them in increments of 20-30 seconds, stirring in between. Continue until the chips are all mostly melted. Remove and add a teaspoon of coconut oil if needed to get your melted chocolate smooth.
- Use a spoon or butter knife to drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the white chocolate popcorn. Add any extra crushed candy cane pieces you have.
- Let the peppermint bark popcorn set in the fridge for 40-60 minutes to speed up the hardening process, or leave the popcorn undisturbed to set at room temperature for a few hours before storing in sealed bags or an airtight container.
Notes
- You can pop your own popcorn in the microwave or with a popcorn maker. You can also buy plain popped popcorn. Lightly salted or unsalted will work.
- You can use candy canes or peppermint candies. It's easier to crush candy canes. Place the candy in a durable ziplock bag and mash with a rubber mallet or use a heavy-duty food processor to crush.
- Customize your popcorn with other add-ins and topping, if desired. See blog post for ideas.
- Store your finished popcorn in a sealed bag or airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. Keep it away from direct sunlight and heat. You can also store it in the fridge for a few days if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 14 Servings
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