Chocolate Covered Popcorn
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Chocolate Covered Popcorn is the perfect dessert or snack. This recipe is vegan, gluten free and SO delicious! Low in calories and easily customizable!
Is there anything better than salty, crisp popcorn drizzled with sweet, delicious chocolate? I don’t think so! Chocolate covered popcorn ranks pretty high on my list of favorite desserts.
I love making my own Chocolate Covered Popcorn because it’s delicious and easy. No crazy ingredients, little effort, and it looks so pretty! It’s the perfect DIY edible Christmas gift, individual party favors, or just a simple treat to make for a fun, healthier dessert for a movie night!
In addition to being easy to make, it’s easy to customize too! There are tons of ways you can jazz up this popcorn to make it just to your tastes, which I’ve outlined below.
Liz’s tips for making covered popcorn
- You can cheat and use store bought popped corn. Look for popcorn that is just popcorn + salt. I wouldn’t recommend using the packages of microwave popcorn, though. Those get greasy, and in turn, will make for stale popcorn.
- Make sure to store it correctly– You CAN’T leave this popcorn out without a cover on it. It will quickly get stale and soggy! Make sure you store it in a covered container.
Ingredients
substitutions
Popcorn: We recommend using freshly popped popcorn kernels, but for ease, you can use pre-popped popcorn; just look for one that only has popcorn and salt for the best flavor.
Chocolate: You can use chocolate chips or your favorite chocolate bars. Any chocolate will work, but I love dark chocolate! You can make white-chocolate-covered popcorn or milk-chocolate-covered popcorn as well – it’s up to you!
How do you pop popcorn?
You can air pop it, use a popcorn popper, or cook it on the stovetop. See the package for directions.
We have this popcorn popper, and it’s one of our favorite things… if you love popcorn, it makes it super easy to pop.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Popcorn
- Pop your popcorn.
- Once popped, lay the popcorn out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with salt and drizzle away with that melted chocolate!
What’s the Best Chocolate For Chocolate Covered Popcorn
I personally love dark chocolate the most! This is my favorite kind. However, any chocolate chips or chocolate bar will work for chocolate popcorn! Use whatever you have in your pantry!
As I mentioned earlier, it’s very easy to customize this chocolate covered popcorn. Here are a few of my favorite ways to customize it:
Other Mix Ins for Popcorn:
- Chopped nuts (peanuts would be delicious!)
- Pretzels
- White Chocolate
- Shredded Coconut
- Flaky Sea Salt
- Chopped peppermints or candy canes for a festive touch!
I think customized chocolate covered popcorn would make an awesome gift for friends + family!
You can make this popcorn with different colors/mix ins depending on the holiday. Enjoy with a mug of warm Hot Chocolate!
Storage
It’s best to store this chocolate covered popcorn in an airtight container in a cool location. You’ll want to keep it away from the heat so the chocolate doesn’t melt!
How do you keep chocolate popcorn from getting soggy? The best way to keep chocolate popcorn from getting soggy is to cover it tightly with plastic wrap or put it in a container with a seal. It’s also best to make chocolate covered popcorn on a low humidity day. The humidity can make the popcorn soggy.
Can you freeze chocolate covered popcorn? No, you can’t freeze chocolate covered popcorn. It will absorb water and get soggy as it defrosts.
Chocolate Covered Popcorn
Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped dark chocolate
- ¼ teaspoon coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Pop popcorn. You can air pop it, use a popcorn popper, or cook on the stove top. See package for directions.
- Prepare a parchment lined baking sheet. Once popcorn is popped, spread it out on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil until smooth. Using a spoon or fork – drizzle the chocolate/oil mixture until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Allow the popcorn to set at room temperature for 30 minutes. Store in airtight containers or bags to maintain freshness.
Stoping by from Blogging Boost Facebook group! This popcorn looks fantastic. I usually do chocolate and peanut butter, but I will definitely be trying coconut next time around. Maybe peanut butter AND coconut. If I’m feeling crazy. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Victoria! I like the way you think!! PB + Coconut + Chocolate sounds yuuuummy 🙂
Looks AMAZING! I love making homemade popcorn and am always looking to switch up the toppings so this is perfect!
Thanks, Brie!! This is a fun switch up to the usual popcorn 🙂
This looks so delish! Who can resist? Not me:-)
I can’t resist either, Sherry! 🙂
Oh noms! Gotta pin this one for later.
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Thank you!! Hope you try it 🙂
This looks SO good! Definitely going to have to check out Lucky Vitamin! Thanks for the post and info!
Thanks, Lauren! It is really good! Definitely check out Lucky Vitamin – they are awesome!
You guys. I’m drooling right now. This looks absolutely amazing! I’m definitely going to make this at home sometime very soon. We have to use vegan chocolate because of an allergy but I’m so excited for it!
xoxo,
Dannie
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Thanks, Dannie! Theo chocolate actually is vegan! It’s delicious too 🙂
OMG yum! I just started making homemade popcorn and it is the best thing ever! I am loving the addition of chocolate… it makes everything better 🙂
Homemade popcorn is SO good 🙂 I’ve been meaning to try the rosemary popcorn recipe you have on your site! That looks delicious 🙂
Congrats on your new partnership! I would love all those yummy goodies. But more so, popcorn is KIND OF an addiction for me, as is chocolate. SOOOOOO yeah I could POUND this in no time. Love that coconut addition too. You nailed it!
Thanks, Chrissa! I’m also pretty obsessed with popcorn.. it’s such a great snack!
Now we’re talkin’!!! This looks dreamy! What a yummy treat for watching a movie. Love the salty/sweet combination.
Thanks, Julie!! It IS dreamy! 🙂
I’m not a coconut fan but I love love chocolate drizzled popcorn. Especially dark chocolate.
This is just as delicious without the coconut! Give it a try 🙂
I am a woman of few words this morning. — just “Gimme! “
I’ll trade you for a zoodle burger 🙂
Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks! But it’s still weird to me that people in other countries (than Denmark) eat it with more than just salt. It does look delicious though!!
It’s really yummy, Anne! You should give it a try.
This looks delicious! Jesse always thought I was weird for adding chocolate chips to my popcorn, however, I must have rubbed off on him because now he does it too, haha!
It’s not weird at all.. it’s just DELISH! 🙂
Looks delish! My mom loves chocolate covered popcorn and she buys it, so I can’t wait to surprise her with this one.
Thanks, Wendy! It’s really tasty and so easy to make! You should definitely make it for your mom 🙂
This sounds absolutely PERFECT! Chocolate-coconut is one of my all-time favorite combinations – and popcorn is one of my favorite foods 🙂 You definitely have a winner on your hands with this recipe!
Thanks, Alexa! Love that combo too.. and popcorn is simply the best snack out there!!
i have stovetop popcorn but never thought of chocolate drizzle..looks amazing.
You have to try it, Dixya! So good 🙂
Love popcorn night and I especially LOVE chocolate on my popcorn! I used to mix m&m’s in when I was a kid, so I like this healthier route for sure!
Popcorn is the best!! And m&ms DO sound pretty yummy… might be fun for a party 🙂
Holy smokes, I need this popcorn! What a perfect sweet & salty snack 🙂 and congrats on being a Lucky Vitamin ambassador! I love that site.
Thanks, Christina! It’s so easy to make too! Lucky Vitamin is the BEST!
oh my this looks delicious can’t go wrong with chocolate and popcorn together. Love the sweet and salty mix
Thanks, Deborah! Sweet + salty is the best 🙂
dark chocolate and coconut yes please!!!
Right?!! So yummy!!
How many grams of chocolate is in this p chocolate covered popcorn because my dog got into I have eaten bag of this popcorn so you can contact me at eugenestepney7@gmail.com
I have no idea. You need to contact your vet if your dog has eaten chocolate
Popcorn is one of my absolute favorite desserts and I can’t wait to try this combo out!!
It’s one of our favorites too, Lauren!
I actually have school off today so it feels like Saturday instead! Hooray! This popcorn sounds to die for and I cannot wait to try it out next time I make popcorn!
Lucky you!! Definitely try this the next time you make popcorn!
Salt, coconut, chocolate and popcorn…that may be the most delicious combination ever! I can’t wait to try this!
Thanks, Diana! It really is delish 🙂
other than the coconut (which i am allergic to), i LOVE the sound of this recipe! might have to whip up a batch.
You could easily skip the coconut and make this with the dark chocolate and sea salt!
Yum! I love adding dark chocolate chips to my popcorn for a salty sweet combo. Drizzling the chocolate sounds even better!
Thanks, Jenna!! It’s such a yummy combo 🙂