Peppermint Popcorn Bark
Peppermint Popcorn Bark – popcorn coated with white chocolate and crushed candy canes! So easy and SO good! People go crazy over this stuff!
It is finally Christmas baking time at my house. I just finished a big batch of goodies to send off to my Dad’s office in San Antonio. I’ve been sending a big goodie box for several years. It takes a lot of work, but it gives my Dad major brownie points with the wholesale account room in the home office.
This peppermint popcorn bark was one of the new treats that I included in this year’s goodie box. It is a Christmas version of Monster Munch. I didn’t get to eat much of this first batch because it was for other people, but the little bit I did taste was great! I am planning on making another batch of this later this week for our house.
Flavored popcorn snacks are turning into one of my favorite treats to make. They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with everyone. This recipe makes a ton. This would be great bagged up for teachers or neighbors and co-workers.
Yield: 18 to 20 cups
Peppermint Popcorn Bark
prep time: cook time: 5 MINStotal time: 5 mins
ingredients:
- 2 bags microwave popcorn, popped (18-20 cups)
- 1 (6-oz) box candy canes, crushed
- 1 (20 to 24-oz) package vanilla almond bark
- 1/4 tsp peppermint oil
instructions:
- Place popcorn in a very large bowl – the biggest one you have. Pour crushed candy canes on top of the popcorn. (I crush my candy canes in the food processor – it is quick and it pulverizes the candy canes!)
- Melt almond bark according to instructions on the package. Add the peppermint extract or oil to the almond bark and pour over popcorn.
- Stir until all the popcorn is coated. Pour popcorn on wax paper and allow to harden. Once the popcorn has hardened, break into pieces and enjoy!
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Carrie – I use a 24oz package of almond bark
What is almond bark exactly? Im Australia and haven't heard of it before.
It is a type of white chocolate made with vegetable oils instead of cocoa butter with added flavoring and color. Tastes almost vanilla like.
It is a type of white chocolate made with vegetable oils instead of cocoa butter with added flavoring and color. Tastes almost vanilla like.
Since almond bark comes in different size packages, when you say "1 package" do you know about how many ounces or if it's the smaller or largest size packages? Thanks!
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I LOVE the bowl! Where did you get it?/Who is it by?
All your peppermint treats are seriously giving me cravings.
It's pink! lol
That is cool though and very nice of you to do for your dad!
Laralee – I used plain popcorn. I think the buttered popcorn would be fine too.
Stupid question – what kind of popcorn do you usually use. And, buttered or not? I plan to make this to take to a family Christmas party Saturday night! I know the kiddos will love it. THANKS!
Ah, and now I've found the perfect neighbor gift. Thank you!
That's the coolest idea! I love your twist!
Looks great and simple enough that even I could do it! Thanks Steph, I'm for sure going to give this a try.
Oh my goodness! Talk about a to-die-for Christmas treat! Can't wait to make this at home. 🙂
Thanks for the great idea! A keeper!
Neat, festive treat. 😉
That's sweet of you! Luv that reindeer bowl.
Interesting popcorn recipe.