This chocolate-drizzled popcorn is one of the easiest dessert recipes out there! Plus, it combines chocolate and peanut butter for a sweet snack nobody will be able to resist.
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Chocolate popcorn is so addicting.
It’s easy to make. Just melt some chocolate chips and peanut butter together, drizzle, and viola, and you're done! You don't even have to make the popcorn if you don't want. I use ALDI's bagged popcorn, it is the best!
It’s seriously addicting. I think popcorn is addicting in general, so adding chocolate and peanut butter on top of it? Game over.
It has the classic peanut butter and chocolate combo, who doesn’t love that? Seriously if something has chocolate and peanut butter, count me in.
How do you melt peanut butter and chocolate chips in the microwave?
It is so easy to melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave.
- Add your chocolate chips and peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds, stir.
- If it still isn't melted fully, continue to microwave for 10 seconds and stir after every 10 seconds.
I ended up having to microwave my chocolate chips and peanut butter for 1 minute and 20 seconds.
What do you need for this dessert popcorn?
Just three ingredients are needed for this chocolate-drizzled popcorn!
Chocolate Chips - you can use whatever chocolate chips you like. I like using milk chocolate for this recipe.
Peanut Butter - you can use chunky or smooth peanut butter, I used chunky for a bit of added flavor.
Popcorn - I buy the sea salt bagged popcorn from ALDI, you can buy whatever bag of popcorn is your favorite. You can also make homemade popcorn!
How to make chocolate-drizzled popcorn
This is such an easy dessert popcorn snack! Here's how you make it.
- Place parchment paper across a cookie baking sheet.
- Spread the popcorn on a cookie sheet in one flat layer.
- Melt chocolate and peanut butter, 30 seconds, stir, 30 seconds, stir and then melt for an additional 10 seconds I ended up melting mine for a total of 1 minute 20 seconds.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn.
- Place the popcorn in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Break into pieces and serve.
How long does it take for melted chocolate to harden on popcorn?
It'll take 1 hour in the fridge or 30 minutes in the freezer.
Other ways to make this recipe fun and festive
Add sprinkles. Anything you can add sprinkles on, you should. If you want to add some pops of color and a fun and festive twist, add sprinkles!
Use colored chocolate melts. Wilton sells colored candy melts that could be perfect if you're making this for a holiday, themed party, or anything.
Add crushed peanuts. If you want an added crunch, add crushed peanuts to the top to really add to the peanut butter flavor.
Use white chocolate. Add white chocolate and then top with colored sprinkles, a drizzle of colored melts or anything!
Here are some helpful Amazon kitchen finds for this chocolate-drizzled popcorn.
Other commonly asked questions
Here are some other commonly asked questions so you can make the best chocolate-drizzled popcorn.
Can you freeze chocolate popcorn?
Yes! If you want to either quickly solidify the melted chocolate or store it for later, you can absolutely store it in the freezer.
Can I use stovetop popcorn?
Yes! You absolutely can.
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Chocolate-Drizzled Popcorn
Ingredients
- 6 cups popcorn
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
Instructions
- Place parchment paper across a cookie baking sheet.
- Spread the popcorn on a cookie sheet in one flat layer.
- Melt chocolate and peanut butter, 30 seconds, stir, 30 seconds, stir and then melt for an additional 10 seconds I ended up melting mine for a total of 1 minute 20 seconds.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn.
- Place the popcorn in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Break into pieces and serve.
Linger A Little, Kristy says
'Wow! Chocolate, peanut butter, and popcorn!! How could anyone not LOVE this treat? Your recipe is so simple, yet would so satisfy a sweet/salty craving. This is the perfect addition to a Netflix binge. Thanks for sharing.
Katie Kelly says
My thoughts exactly! It is the perfect addition to any Netflix binge!