Glossy, No-Fail Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn

My chocolate drizzled popcorn tastes like the fancy gourmet stuff, but costs very little to make at home and it's naturally gluten-free when you pick the right chocolate. I'll show you how to get a smooth, glossy drizzle every time (no clumpy, seized chocolate!) so it's perfect for gifting, parties, or a casual movie night at home.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 7

Servings cups

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

2 bags microwave popcorn natural, sea salt, or very lightly buttered
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips read label for gluten-free
1 cup white chocolate chips read label for gluten-free
2 teaspoons vegetable, coconut, or canola oil divided
Optional toppings: sprinkles, M&Ms, peanuts, mini marshmallows read label for gluten-free

Instructions

Line two baking sheets with wax paper or parchment paper. Pop the popcorn and once it is cool enough to handle, spread it on one baking sheet, leaving the other empty.
2 bags microwave popcorn
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 teaspoon oil. Repeat with the white chocolate in a separate bowl.
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup white chocolate chips, 1 teaspoons vegetable, coconut, or canola oil, 1 teaspoons vegetable, coconut, or canola oil
Heat in 20-30 second intervals, stirring occasionally, to make sure it is not overheated. Microwave until it is about 75% fully melted. Remove and then stir until the chocolate is completely smooth. This prevents overheating, avoiding seized or bloomed chocolate.
Use a fork to drizzle on half the semi-sweet chocolate first, then drizzle half the white chocolate on top. Add half of anything you would like to stick to the chocolate, such as sprinkles, peanuts, M&Ms, etc.
Place the second piece of wax paper on top the popcorn, then add the second baking sheet so the bottom is facing up. Hold two pans together and flip over, so the non-drizzled side is face up. Remove the top sheet and repeat with second half of chocolate and any mix-ins. Let sit at room temperature to harden then store in an airtight container at room temp up to 4 days.

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