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Chocolate covered popcorn is a popular treat for kids and adults, perfect for Halloween and Christmas. There are different ways to make it, including using chocolate chips, cake mix, or a mixture of butter, chocolate chips, and corn syrup. Experiment with different types of chocolate and decorations for a personalized touch. It also makes a great Christmas gift, such as snowman-shaped popcorn balls.
Chocolate covered popcorn, like caramel popcorn, is a favorite treat for many kids. It combines the sweet and savory flavors desired by children and adults. Chocolate covered popcorn is a great Halloween treat and Christmas present. There are a couple of different ways to prepare these delicacies. Experiment with all of them and see which one brings the desired flavor and texture.
The easiest way to make chocolate covered popcorn involves using chocolate chips. Pop the desired amount of regular popcorn into the microwave or popcorn popper, then spread into a greased baking pan. Melt a tablespoon of butter with a handful of marshmallows in a saucepan over medium heat. Add a dash of vanilla for flavor, then top with a handful of chocolate chips. Spread the melted mixture over the popcorn and place it in a 250 degrees Fahrenheit (121.11 degrees Celsius) oven for 20 minutes.
Chocolate covered popcorn can also be made using cake mix. Microwave regular popcorn or popcorn and spread it out on a greased baking sheet. Mix together equal parts of the cake and evaporated milk, then add double the sugar. Put the mixture over medium heat and stir constantly until it boils. Lower the heat and stir constantly until a soft ball is formed, then remove from the stove. Beat with an electric mixer for ten minutes, then pour evenly over the popcorn and let it harden.
For quick and easy chocolate popcorn, microwave a buttered bag of popcorn and empty it into a large saucepan. In a small saucepan melt together a small amount of butter with equal amounts of chocolate chips, popcorn and corn syrup. Pour the hot mixture into the large pot with the popcorn and quickly stir together. Spread on a greased baking sheet and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Add holiday sprinkles for a festive look.
Chocolate covered popcorn will vary in sweetness depending on the amount of chocolate used. Use lots of chocolate chips and sugar for chocolate covered popcorn that tastes and looks like candy. Chocolate chips come in various levels of sweetness, such as cocoa, sugar-free, and semi-sweet. Experiment with white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or toffees. How you choose to make chocolate covered popcorn is a matter of preference and ingredient availability.
Chocolate covered popcorn makes great Christmas gifts. Roll the popcorn into balls, before they harden, and stack two on top of each other to form snowmen. Decorate the snowmen as desired. Wrap the finished snowmen in colored cellophane and tie with a ribbon.
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