Description
This Chocolate Popcorn recipe combines crunchy popped popcorn with a rich, chocolatey coating made from brown sugar, butter, cocoa powder, and corn syrup. It’s an easy, no-bake treat perfect for movie nights or snack time with a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 190 grams popped popcorn (about 24 cups)
Chocolate Coating
- ½ cup brown sugar (107 grams)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113 grams, slightly melted, 1 stick)
- ¼ cup light corn syrup (78 grams)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (21 grams)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (4 grams)
- Sea salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Popcorn and Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the popped popcorn in an extra large bowl. Set both aside to prepare for coating.
- Make Chocolate Mixture: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, and cocoa powder. Mix well to blend ingredients thoroughly.
- Heat Mixture: Microwave the mixture on high for 3 minutes. Remove and stir; if it has not reached a boil, continue heating in 30-second increments until boiling.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt, if using, into the hot chocolate mixture for enhanced flavor.
- Coat Popcorn: Pour the chocolate mixture over the popcorn and use a rubber spatula to stir gently until popcorn is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Spread Popcorn: Spread the coated popcorn evenly onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet to allow for proper cooling and setting.
- Cool and Set: Let the popcorn cool at room temperature for 2 hours until the chocolate coating hardens and popcorn is ready to serve or package.
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate mixture reaches a proper boil for the coating to harden well.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Add sea salt according to taste to balance the sweetness.
- For extra crunch, allow popcorn to fully cool and harden before storing.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
