Description
This Easy Valentine’s Popcorn recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with white chocolate, conversation hearts, and festive Valentine sprinkles. Quick and simple to prepare, this treat is ideal for celebrating the season of love and makes a delightful snack or gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 10 cups popcorn (about 1/3 cup popcorn kernels)
White Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups (11 oz) white chocolate chips
Toppings
- 1/2 cup (3 oz) conversation hearts
- Valentine sprinkles, for decorating
- Dash of flaked sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set it aside. This will be used for spreading the coated popcorn to cool and harden.
- Pop the Popcorn: Pop about 1/3 cup of popcorn kernels using an air popper or microwave popcorn bags. Once popped, transfer the popcorn to a large mixing bowl, ensuring any unpopped kernels are discarded.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds to ensure even melting and to prevent burning. Be careful not to overcook the chocolate as it will become unusable.
- Coat the Popcorn: Pour the melted white chocolate over the large bowl of popcorn. Gently toss the popcorn to evenly coat it with the melted chocolate, making sure the popcorn is covered but not saturated.
- Spread and Decorate: Quickly spread the coated popcorn evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Scatter the conversation hearts and Valentine sprinkles evenly on top to decorate. Optionally, sprinkle a dash of flaked sea salt over the popcorn for a sweet-salty flavor.
- Set and Serve: Let the popcorn cool at room temperature or place it in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens completely. Once set, break the popcorn into smaller pieces and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
- Celebrate the season of love with this simple and festive Valentine’s popcorn recipe featuring just five ingredients.
- Use an air popper or microwave bags for quick, oil-free popcorn popping.
- Stir the white chocolate frequently during microwaving to prevent burning and maintain a smooth coating.
- You can store the popcorn in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Optional sea salt adds a nice balance to the sweetness if you enjoy sweet and salty snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
