Best Peppermint Popcorn Bark Recipe 465 Recipes

PEPPERMINT POPCORN

Peppermint Popcorn image

Crisp and minty, this simple popcorn snack is a hit with all 10 of our children. For variety, use whatever kind of candy you like. -Shirley Mars, Kent, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
24 cups popped popcorn
1/2 to 3/4 cup finely crushed peppermint candy (4 to 6 candy canes)
Red nonpareils, optional

Steps:

In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn and crushed candy. Pour candy coating over top; toss to coat. Pour onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with nonpareils. When hardened, break apart. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEPPERMINT BARK

Peppermint Bark image

Milk chocolate and white chocolate make this a sweet treat for anyone. Great for the holidays and care packages.

Provided by grhmcrkr613

Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes White Chocolate

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

30 crushed peppermint hard candies, divided
1 ½ pounds milk chocolate candy, coarsely chopped
1 ½ pounds white chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon oil-based peppermint flavoring, or to taste

Steps:

Spread 1/3 of the peppermint candy over a 9x13-inch baking pan lined with wax paper.
Melt the milk chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, just until melted. Pour the melted chocolate over peppermint candy in the prepared pan. Sprinkle another 1/3 of the candy on top of the milk chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes.
Melt the white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Stir in the oil-based peppermint flavoring. Pour the white chocolate over the milk chocolate, then spread the remaining 1/3 peppermint candy on top.
Refrigerate until the white chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes. Cut or break into pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 45.3 mg, Sugar 37.2 g

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