HOT CHOCOLATE POPCORN

Hot Chocolate Popcorn made with butter, marshmallows and hot cocoa mix. Sweet popcorn recipe that makes the perfect snack for those cold winter days and the rest of the year too!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Hot Chocolate Popcorn

Servings: servings

Calories: 230kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

8 cups freshly popped popcorn
1 ¾ cups miniature marshmallows divided
1 packet hot chocolate mix divided
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup ½ stick butter
¼ cup light corn syrup
¼ cups milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
Place the popcorn and 1 cup marshmallows onto the prepared baking sheet.
Remove about 2 teaspoons of hot chocolate mix and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, add the remaining hot chocolate mix, ½ cup marshmallows, sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring often,and bring to a boil. Boil the mixture, stirring constantly for 4 to 6 minutes.
Pour the syrup mixture over the popcorn and marshmallows. Stir until the popcorn is well coated.
Separate the popcorn into individual pieces. Then, sprinkle with the remaining hot chocolate mix, tossing to coat evenly.
Add the remaining marshmallows to the coated popcorn.
In a small bowl, add the chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 1 minutes and stir vigorously to allow the candy to continue melting in the residual heat. If needed, heat again in 15-second increments until completely melted, stirring well between each cycle.
Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag and drizzle over the popcorn. Allow the chocolate to set completely prior to serving.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

This popcorn is a little sticky when serving and may clump together. Just break apart prior to serving. If drier popcorn is desired, prior to adding the final marshmallows and drizzling with chocolate place the popcorn into a 300 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

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