Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this festive Mint-Chocolate Popcorn Snack! This sweet and crunchy treat combines fluffy popcorn with creamy white chocolate infused with mint extract and a hint of green color, mixed with chocolate-mint sandwich cookies and colorful candy sprinkles for a fun, holiday-themed snack perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Mix
- 6 cups popcorn, popped
- 12 chocolate-mint sandwich cookies, broken into pieces
- Colored candy sprinkles, as desired
Chocolate Drizzle
- 10 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or Crisco
- Mint extract, a few drops
- Green food coloring, a few drops
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Lay a sheet of parchment on two baking pans and set aside to catch the popcorn mixture and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Popcorn and Cookies: Add the cooled popcorn to a large bowl, then fold in the broken chocolate-mint sandwich cookie pieces. Toss well and spread the mixture evenly in one layer across the two prepared baking sheets. Pick out any unpopped kernels to avoid hard bites.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: Place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil (or Crisco) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-second intervals in the microwave, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Add Color and Flavor: Stir a few drops of green food coloring and a few drops of mint extract into the melted white chocolate until evenly combined, creating a minty green drizzle.
- Drizzle Over Popcorn Mix: Quickly drizzle the mint-chocolate mixture over the popcorn-cookie spread on the baking sheets. Immediately sprinkle with colorful candy sprinkles for a festive look.
- Set the Chocolate: Place the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden and set firmly.
- Serve: Once hardened, remove from the freezer and break into pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Ensure the popcorn is fully cooled before adding the chocolate drizzle to prevent melting and sogginess.
- You can substitute the coconut oil with Crisco or another neutral oil for melting the chocolate.
- Adjust the amount of mint extract to suit your taste preference; start small to avoid overpowering the flavor.
- Colored candy sprinkles add a festive touch but can be omitted or replaced with chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 332 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 14 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
