I really enjoy giving and receiving homemade gifts for the holidays. There’s nothing more special than receiving something that has been homemade with love.
Homemade gifts are also a lot easier on the budget. Every Christmas my mom and I bake a lot of Christmas cookies and wrap them up into pretty packages for neighbors, the mail lady, and the many delivery persons that we’ve gotten to know throughout the year. This year we’re going to add a few new things to the mix, and this white chocolate peppermint popcorn is sure to be one of the stars of our goody boxes.
Flavored popcorn is one of my favorite snacks. Just add a little white chocolate and crushed peppermint, for a sweet and crunchy treat that will leave you longing for more. Peppermint just screams Christmas to me and you’ll find it in many of the holiday goodies that we make.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups prepared popcorn
- 11 oz bag white chocolate baking chips
- 3/4 cup finely crushed candy canes
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare popcorn according to package directions. (Microwave popcorn works just fine.)
Step 2: Use a rolling pin or food processor, finely crush candy the canes. I started out with the plastic bag and rolling pin method, but quickly realized it would be much easier in the food processor.
Step 3: Melt white chocolate in the microwave or a double boiler.
Step 4: Place popcorn in a large bowl. Pour melted chocolate over the popcorn, mixing well with a spoon until all is coated.
Step 5: While the chocolate is still warm, stir in the crushed peppermint.
Step 6: Spread popcorn out on a baking sheet and allow to cool completely.
Step 7: Fill a large cellophane bag with the white chocolate peppermint popcorn and tie with a holiday bow and candy cane.
Step 8: Recipe should yield 2 bags of popcorn or you can do like me – give one bag away and eat the rest.
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
Ingredients
- 6 cups prepared popcorn
- 11 ounces bag white chocolate baking chips
- 3/4 cup finely crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare popcorn according to package directions. (Microwave popcorn works just fine.)
- Use a rolling pin or food processor, finely crush candy the canes. I started out with the plastic bag and rolling pin method, but quickly realized it would be much easier in the food processor.
- Melt white chocolate in the microwave or a double boiler.
- Place popcorn in a large bowl. Pour melted chocolate over the popcorn, mixing well with a spoon until all is coated.
- While the chocolate is still warm, stir in the crushed peppermint.
- Spread popcorn out on a baking sheet and allow to cool completely.
- Fill a large cellophane bag with the white chocolate peppermint popcorn and tie with a holiday bow and candy cane.
- Recipe should yield 2 bags of popcorn or you can do like me – give one bag away and eat the rest.
Sounds delicious! I have to try this soon!
This is an awesome idea..I am so excited to do this.. I will make a few extra for Family Gifts..Thankyou so much for posting this recipe..Ilove the way you put the red Ribbon and candy cane on the bag….
This is a great gift idea for the holidays! I think some of my family will be getting this! Thanks for the idea!
Yummy! I don’t know how much would actually make it out the door as gifts for others! I might even try to make this with the kids but again, they’d probably eat it all up!
You have the best ideas. We are having our office Christmas party next week and I am bringing this super simple snack with me.
Today is the day I try out the White Chocolate Popcorn with my 13 year old helper. Do you really think there will be any left over to share? I doubt it!
This sounds so tasty! I absolutely love popcorn. I’ve had popcorn drizzled with chocolate, but never had popcorn with chocolate and peppermint. It sounds divine! Perfect for movie night at home or even for a holiday party. Thanks for sharing!
YUMMM..this sure looks like a great and simple gift idea.. I know a few people who would really enjoy this for the holidays…thanks for sharing
This looks so easily to make. I’m sure my whole family would enjoy this treat.
I enjoy making the gifts I present (unavoidable pun) to friends and family, and this year more than half of them have actually turned out (Yipee, and for me a pretty good average). This popcorn recipe is one to add to my list, and looks quite easy to whip up last minute. I may even put some out for Santa, I am sure by the time he gets to Hawaii he is cookied out.