Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Irresistible Caramel Peppermint Popcorn Crunch Mix! Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy movie nights, this delightful treat combines crunchy popcorn with sweet caramel and a refreshing peppermint twist. Easy to make and visually appealing, it’s sure to be a hit among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat and pop the popcorn kernels until popping slows. Transfer to a bowl.
- In another saucepan, melt granulated sugar and butter over medium heat, stirring continuously until bubbly (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract.
- Pour caramel sauce over popped popcorn and fold gently until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over warm mix to allow melting; add sprinkles if desired.
- Spread mixture on parchment paper to cool completely before breaking into chunks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (40g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg