This chocolate popcorn is one of those easy, feel-good snacks that comes together in minutes and hits the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
All you need is popcorn, chocolate, and a pinch of sea salt — no fancy equipment required.
Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- Chocolate, melted (dark, milk, or semi-sweet all work)
- Sea salt, to finish
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn - Add ½ cup popcorn kernels to a brown paper bag, fold the top over a few times, and microwave using the popcorn setting (or until popping slows).
- Transfer to a bowl - Carefully pour popcorn into a large bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- Melt chocolate - add about ½ of chocolate into a bowl and melt in the microwave until softened.
- Add melted chocolate - Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the popcorn.
- Mix - Gently stir until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Spread & set - Spread the popcorn in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let the chocolate harden. Add more chocolate if desired.
- Finish & serve - top with some flaky seat salt and place back in a bowl once chocolate is hardened to enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavour
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder
- Mix in pretzels or nuts for extra crunch
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
FAQs
Can I use air-popped popcorn?
Yes! Any plain popcorn works just avoid heavily buttered or flavored versions.
How do I melt chocolate without burning it?
Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each round. I like to add tablespoon of coconut oil as well!
Is this kid-friendly?
Absolutely great for little helpers to stir and sprinkle.
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Chocolate Popcorn
This chocolate popcorn is one of those easy, feel-good snacks that comes together in minutes and hits the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pop the popcorn - Add ½ cup popcorn kernels to a brown paper bag, fold the top over a few times, and microwave using the popcorn setting (or until popping slows).
- Transfer to a bowl - Carefully pour popcorn into a large bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- Melt chocolate - add about ½ of chocolate into a bowl and melt in the microwave until softened.
- Add melted chocolate - Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the popcorn.
- Mix - Gently stir until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Spread & set - Spread the popcorn in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let the chocolate harden. Add more chocolate if desired.
- Finish & serve - top with some flaky seat salt and place back in a bowl once chocolate is hardened to enjoy!
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