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An overhead view of a bowl containing white chocolate popcorn with ribbons of pink colored chocolate scattered across.
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5 from 7 votes

White Chocolate Popcorn

This White Chocolate Popcorn tastes like the popcorn from high-end candy shops or boutiques, but for a fraction of the cost. And so easy to make with just two ingredients!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Popcorn
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Ingredients

  • 3 bags gourmet white microwave popcorn
  • 24 ounces white candy melts (Wilton brand works great)
  • 2 drops food coloring and/or flavoring , optional
  • 8 ounces colored candy melts , optional

Instructions

  • Spread a large piece of wax paper out on the counter top.
    Wax paper that has been laid out on the table for popcorn to cool on top of.
  • Pop three bags of microwave popcorn in the microwave according to the directions. Place popcorn in a large bowl and shake the bowl back and forth to get the un-popped kernels to the bottom of the bowl. Gently transfer the popped corn to another large bowl. Throw out the un-popped kernels (we don't want to break any teeth!)
    A bowl containing popped white microwave popcorn.
  • Place the white candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power or defrost setting for 1 minute. Stir thoroughly, being sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. If the candy is not completely melted, microwave for another 30 seconds and stir again. Repeat this process until the white chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Place 1/4 of the melted candy in a separate bowl and set aside.
    Melted white chocolate that is smooth and liquid inside of a microwave safe bowl.
  • Pour the white chocolate over the popcorn and toss until the popcorn is covered. Spread the popcorn over the wax paper and let it cool. The white chocolate will harden and not melt on your hands when you pick it up.
    Popcorn that has been mixed with melted white chocolate is laid out on wax paper to cool and harden.
  • Add food coloring and flavoring of your choice to the saved melted candy.
    Melted white chocolate mixed with red food coloring and strawberry extract to make a smooth, liquid, pink chocolate.
  • Using a fork, drizzle the colored candy over the white chocolate popcorn and let it cool.
    White chocolate popcorn laid out on wax paper after being garnished with ribbons of pink chocolate that is slowly cooling on top.
  • Once cooled, the white chocolate popcorn can be kept in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag until ready to serve.
    A side view of a bowl and three bags containing white chocolate popcorn with ribbons of pink colored chocolate scattered across.

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Notes

For extra coated popcorn

  1. Add all 24 ounces of white candy melts to the popped popcorn.
  2. Melt an 8 ounces bag of colored candy melts in the microwave using the same method as before.
  3. Using a fork, drizzle the colored candy over the white chocolate popcorn and let it cool.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g