Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn Food

CHOCOLATE-DRIZZLED POPCORN

Steps:

• Put the popcorn on a baking tray and drizzle over the melted chocolate. Put in the fridge to set for 5-10 mins or overnight.

STRIPED CHOCOLATE POPCORN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, pretzels and pecans. Drizzle with butter and toss; set aside. , In a microwave, melt white candy coating at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Spread on foil-lined baking sheets., In a microwave, melt milk chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let stand in a cool place until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE DRIZZLED CARAMEL POPCORN

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 250°F. Place popcorn, cashews and pecans in large roasting pan.
• 2. Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil (7 to 8 minutes). Continue boiling 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
• 3. Pour butter mixture over popcorn mixture in pan; stir well. Bake for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven; place onto waxed paper or parchment paper. Cool completely. (DO NOT BREAK INTO PIECES.)
• 4. Place chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening into resealable plastic food bag. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) for 30 to 45 seconds; knead bag. Continue microwaving at 15 second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn mixture. Repeat with white baking chips and remaining 1/2 teaspoon shortening, microwaving on MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power). Drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let stand until chocolate is set (3 to 4 hours). Break popcorn mixture into pieces.
• 5. Store in container with tight-fitting lid or resealable plastic food bag.
• 6. Chocolate and white baking chips can be melted separately with shortening in a small bowl in microwave or in small saucepan over low heat until melted. Drizzle chocolate mixtures with fork or spoon.

EASY DARK CHOCOLATE DRIZZLED POPCORN RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the coconut oil and popcorn in a large pot with a lid and heat over medium high heat.
• Shake frequently to move the popcorn around in the pot so it doesn't burn.
• Once the popcorn begins popping, continue moving the pot. Listen for the popping to slow down which indicates it's just about done popping.
• When you start to notice more gaps in the popping, remove it from the heat. It may continue to pop a bit even after being removed from the heat.
• Sprinkle the popcorn with salt and toss to distribute evenly. Spread the popcorn out on a baking sheet.
• Place the chocolate chips in a double boiler and melt. You can also melt in a microwave just do it in small increments so you don't burn the chocolate.
• When the chocolate is melted, use a whisk or spoon to drizzle the chocolate evenly over the popcorn. Sprinkle sprinkles or chopped nuts over the top if desired.
• Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 1 hour.