Ingredients
½cuppopcorn kernels
12ozvanilla candy meltsor vanilla almond bark
5candy canespeppermint
Sprinklesoptional
½cupchocolate chipsmilk, semi or bitter-sweet
¼tspPeppermint Extract
Preparation
Pop kernels in a popcorn popper according to the manufacturer’s directions into a very large bowl. Remove un-popped kernels.
Melt candy melts according to directions listed on the package.
Pour melted candy melts over popcorn and toss to evenly coat, then set aside 1 tablespoon of crushed candy canes and immediately add remaining crushed candy canes to popcorn and toss to evenly coat.
Sprinkle with Christmas or red sprinkles if desired. Spread onto a large piece of parchment or wax paper into a single layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips on 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth.
Stir peppermint extract into melted chocolate. Transfer to a piping bag and drizzle evenly over popcorn.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon candy canes over chocolate and allow chocolate to set at room temperature, then break popcorn into pieces.
Store in an airtight container.
