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Valentine's Popcorn Recipe

This recipe starts with fresh popped crunchy popcorn drizzled with milk chocolate, red, pink, and white candy melts. Then we finished it with mini heart candy sprinkles. They make great gifts, party treats, or just yummy snacking.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: popcorn treats, Valentine's Day Treats
Calories: 102kcal
Author: Dyana | Busy Little Chefs

Ingredients

  • 5 cups popped popcorn salted
  • 1/2 cup melted candy melts white
  • 2 tablespoons melted candy melts red
  • 2 tablespoons melted candy melts bright pink
  • 3 tablespoons melted chocolate
  • heart sprinkles & assorted
  • shortening or vegetable oil (shortening needs to be melted)

Instructions

  • Put the popcorn into a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Add the candy melts and chocolate in microwave safe bowls. Microwave 1-2 bowls at a time in 20-30 second intervals. Always stir after each interval. I only melt 1-2 at a time so I can manage them. You definitely don't want them to burn. Melt them until smooth, but may have a few lumps. Just stir until all lumps dissolved.
  • Next you will want to add a teaspoon of vegetable oil, or shortening stirring until well blended. You may need to add more. You will want the candy to still have some thickness, but run off your spoon so you can drizzle.
  • Now you're ready to decorate the popcorn. Pour the white candy melts into the bowl of popcorn, and mix using a large spoon, covering the popcorn.
  • While the popcorn is still wet, pour out onto the parchment paper. Spread out so the popcorn is in one layer.
  • Dip your small spoons into the candy melts and chocolate drizzle over the popcorn until your reach your desired design.
  • While the candy melts and chocolate are still wet, add the sprinkles. This way they will stick.
  • Let dry completely, about 15 minutes. With your hands break it apart into different size pieces.
  • Line your gift box with the colored tissue paper, and place the popcorn inside. Or just eat and enjoy!!

Notes

Other items needed: parchment paper, spoons, tissue paper, gift box/bag/or tin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5g | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg