Here are a couple of delicious chocolate popcorn recipes for you to try!
### 1. Classic Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn
**Ingredients:**
– 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (or 1 bag of microwave popcorn)
– 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white chocolate)
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
– Sea salt (to taste)
**Instructions:**
1. **Pop the Popcorn:** Pop the popcorn kernels using your preferred method (stovetop, air popper, or microwave). If using the stovetop, heat the oil in a pot and add the kernels until they pop.
2. **Melt the Chocolate:** In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
3. **Combine:** Place the popcorn in a large bowl. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn and gently toss to coat.
4. **Add Salt:** Sprinkle sea salt over the popcorn for a sweet and salty flavor.
5. **Set:** Spread the chocolate-coated popcorn on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let it cool until the chocolate hardens, then break into pieces.
### 2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn
**Ingredients:**
– 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (or 1 bag of microwave popcorn)
– 1/2 cup chocolate chips
– 1/4 cup peanut butter
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional)
– Sea salt (to taste)
**Instructions:**
1. **Pop the Popcorn:** Prepare the popcorn as described in the previous recipe.
2. **Melt the Chocolate and Peanut Butter:** In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Melt in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. **Mix with Popcorn:** Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly.
4. **Add Powdered Sugar:** If desired, sprinkle powdered sugar over the coated popcorn for extra sweetness and toss to combine.
5. **Set and Serve:** Spread on a baking sheet and let cool. Break into pieces and enjoy!
### 3. S’mores Chocolate Popcorn
**Ingredients:**
– 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (or 1 bag of microwave popcorn)
– 1 cup chocolate chips
– 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
– 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
– 1 tablespoon butter
– Sea salt (to taste)
**Instructions:**
1. **Pop the Popcorn:** Prepare the popcorn.
2. **Melt the Chocolate:** Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl as mentioned earlier.
3. **Combine:** In a large bowl, mix the popcorn with melted chocolate, mini marshmallows, and crushed graham crackers. Toss gently to combine.
4. **Add Salt:** Sprinkle with sea salt for a balanced flavor.
5. **Set:** Spread on a baking sheet and let cool. Break into pieces to serve.
Enjoy your chocolate popcorn creations!