Healthier Glazed Mexican Chocolate Popcorn Food

MEXICAN SPICED POPCORN

Steps:

• To cook popcorn, you can use an air popper or use a large sturdy pot. For the pot version, Get a medium to large pot with a tight fitting lid.
• Add a single layer of kernels in the pot (about 1/4 cup) and add enough neutral oil to almost cover the kernels (about 1/4 cup).
• Put the lid on tight and put it over medium-high heat. In a few minutes the kernels should start popping! Once they do, hold the lid on the pot with one hand and gentle shake the pan with the other hand.
• After about a minute or two, the kernels should all (or mostly) be popped!
• In a small bowl, mix together spices (chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper). Melt butter and drizzle over cooked popcorn. Then toss with spice mix until completely covered.
• Melt chocolate in microwave in 20 second bursts until it's smooth. Use a fork to drizzle chocolate over popcorn. Serve while warm or chill so the chocolate can set completely.

CHOCOLATE POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Oil a 10x15 inch baking pan with sides.
• Place popcorn and peanuts into a large, metal bowl, and set aside. Stir together the sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powder, and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla, then pour over the popcorn. Stir until the popcorn is well coated. Spread the popcorn into the prepared pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring several times.
• Remove from the oven, and allow to cool to room temperature. Break into small clumps, and store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE (THAT HARDENS WHEN COOL)

Steps:

• Combine melted margarine or oil, cocoa, and hot water.
• Blend in confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
• Pour or spread on brownies or cake.
• Glaze will harden when cool.

HARD CHOCOLATE GLAZE

Steps:

• Chop the chocolate into small pieces. Combine chocolate with butter in the top of a double boiler, over simmering water. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.