Description
Sweet love fills this Valentine’s popcorn with chocolate-drizzled charm, perfect for romantic snacking. Crisp kernels mingle with pink and red sprinkles, creating a delightful treat you’ll adore sharing with your special someone.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Base:
- 4 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
Chocolate Layer:
- 8 oz white chocolate chips
- 4 oz milk chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Decorative Toppings:
- 1/4 cup pink candy melts
- 1/4 cup red sprinkles
- 1/4 cup heart-shaped candies
- 2 tbsp valentine’s day colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare fresh popcorn by popping kernels in a large pot or air popper until all kernels are transformed into fluffy, light white morsels.
- Melt white chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and glossy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate evenly over the popped popcorn, gently folding to ensure complete and uniform coating.
- Spread the chocolate-coated popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating an even layer for optimal chocolate distribution.
- Melt milk chocolate chips using the same microwave technique, stirring until completely liquid and free of lumps.
- Artfully drizzle milk chocolate across the white chocolate-covered popcorn, creating an elegant marbled effect.
- Sprinkle pink candy melts, red and valentine’s day colored sprinkles, and heart-shaped candies over the chocolate layers, ensuring even coverage.
- Refrigerate the decorated popcorn for 15-20 minutes until chocolate sets completely and toppings adhere firmly.
- Break into clusters and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days for maximum freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Ensure popcorn is completely cool before adding chocolate to prevent soggy texture and maintain crisp kernels.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for smoother melting and richer flavor profile that elevates the entire dessert.
- Customize toppings for dietary restrictions by substituting dairy-free chocolate or using sugar-free sprinkles for lower-calorie version.
- Work quickly when drizzling chocolate to create beautiful marbled design before mixture starts to harden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 56 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 71 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg