How Do You Make Chocolate Covered Popcorn?
Chocolate-covered popcorn is often sold as a gourmet treat, but with a little time in your kitchen you can make it at home. It’s decadent and yummy — which makes it the perfect gift for that person who already has everything. This article provides two recipes for chocolate-covered popcorn. One requires baking time, while the other does not. Spray a large roasting pan with non-stick spray. Pour 12 cups of popped popcorn into the pan. Air-popped popcorn is the best to use because there is no residue from oil. Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Combine 1/4 cup butter, 2 cups chocolate chips and 1 cup corn syrup in a medium-sized, heavy pan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Pour the chocolate mixture over popcorn. Stir and toss to thoroughly cover the popcorn. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring often. Allow the popcorn to cool completely, break into pieces and store in plastic bags or other airtight containers. Spray a large bowl with non-stick coo