Chocolate Popcorn

Earlier this week, a reader requested the recipe for the pink popcorn photographed at my Wicked Book Club meeting.

Using the basic concept, I've been experimenting with a variety of flavors- pictured above is chocolate-caramel popcorn with walnuts.

Not only is it easy and fun to make, this treat makes for a beautiful presentation!

Here are the basic instructions- Don't be afraid to mix up the add-ins!

1.) Microwave a bag of plain/natural flavored popcorn (NO butter or kettle corn flavoring.)

2.) While the popcorn cooks, line a large baking sheet with wax paper.

3.) Spread popcorn evenly across the baking sheet, carefully removing any unpopped kernels.

4.) Pour a bag of chocolate chips (white, milk, or dark) into a microwave-safe bowl.  Heat chocolate in 30 second intervals, stirring at the end of each interval, until chocolate is melted and smooth.

5.) Using a spoon, drizzle chocolate evenly over popcorn, using the spoon to turn popcorn in melted chocolate until covered.

6.) Place baking sheet in refrigerator for 20 minutes, allowing the chocolate to harden.  

Enjoy!

* For Pink Popcorn, I placed 5-6 drops of pink food coloring in melted white chocolate before drizzling.  This idea is great for any color-themed event!

* For Chocolate-Caramel Popcorn, I melted Caramel kisses instead of chocolate chips, scattering walnuts over the mixture while the chocolate was still hot.

I can't wait to try more add-ins, like heath bar or shredded coconut!  Yum!