Description
This Easy Valentine’s Popcorn recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with white chocolate, conversation hearts, and festive Valentine sprinkles. Quick and simple to prepare, this treat is ideal for celebrating the season of love and makes a delightful snack or gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups popcorn (about 1/3 cup popcorn kernels)
- 2 cups (11 oz) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (3 oz) conversation hearts
- Valentine sprinkles, for decorating
- Dash of flaked sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set it aside. This will be used for spreading the coated popcorn to cool and harden.
- Pop about 1/3 cup of popcorn kernels using an air popper or microwave popcorn bags. Once popped, transfer the popcorn to a large mixing bowl, ensuring any unpopped kernels are discarded.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds to ensure even melting and to prevent burning. Be careful not to overcook the chocolate as it will become unusable.
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the large bowl of popcorn. Gently toss the popcorn to evenly coat it with the melted chocolate, making sure the popcorn is covered but not saturated.
- Quickly spread the coated popcorn evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Scatter the conversation hearts and Valentine sprinkles evenly on top to decorate. Optionally, sprinkle a dash of flaked sea salt over the popcorn for a sweet-salty flavor.
- Let the popcorn cool at room temperature or place it in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens completely. Once set, break the popcorn into smaller pieces and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
- This recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare.
- Store the popcorn in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg