STRIPED CHOCOLATE POPCORN

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For a bake sale last year, I wanted to try something different. I'd seen chocolate popcorn in a candy shop and thought I'd try making it. This recipe was a great success. -Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 17 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 cups popped popcorn
2 cups miniature pretzels
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
2 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, pretzels and pecans. Drizzle with butter and toss; set aside. , In a microwave, melt white candy coating at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Spread on foil-lined baking sheets., In a microwave, melt milk chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let stand in a cool place until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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