White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe - 3 Ingredient White Chocolate Popcorn (2024)

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We love making fun treats at our house that don’t take a lot of work. This White Chocolate Popcorn is not only festive and delicious but so easy to make!

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White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe

We have so much fun baking around here but it has to be simple. From cake mix cookies, to simple cake recipes… life needs to be fun. Make sure to check out more of my favorite easy dessert recipes.

However, it also has to be quick and frugal in our house and this White Chocolate covered Popcorn Recipe is just that. If you love flavored popcorns, try Peanut Butter Popcorn Recipe or Easy Homemade Caramel Popcorn Recipe.

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Ingredients:

You only need 3 easy ingredients to make this white chocolate popcorn!

How to Make White Chocolate Popcorn:

  1. Prepare the popcorn based on the popcorn instructions.
  2. Spread out the popped popcorn in a single layer on a baking sheet.I suggest lining the pan with parchment paper before putting the microwave popcorn on it for super easy clean up. (Make sure to pick out any popcorn kernels.)
  3. Melt the white chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave at 30 second intervals until the chips are completely melted and smooth.
  4. Now you have to act quick. Then take a fork or a spoon and drizzle melted white chocolate over the popcorn.
  5. Allow the popcorn to cool so that the white chocolate re-hardens. Then break apart the popcorn and enjoy.

It really is that simple to make this easy white chocolate popcorn recipe.

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How do you melt white chocolate?

You can use a double boiler to melt the chocolate but I find that it’s much easier to melt in the microwave. Make sure that you use a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals so that you don’t accidentally burn the chocolate.

Also, you will need to add oil when melting the white chocolate. I find that white chocolate tends to clump when melting but adding the vegetable oil help the chocolate to be creamy and easier to drizzle onto the cooked popped corn.

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Substitution Ideas:

I prefer white chocolate for this recipe but if you’re not a fan of white chocolate, you can also use milk or dark chocolate chips instead. Either will work great.

Also, you can use melting chocolate or almond bark instead of white chocolate chips. White chocolate chips are generally just more affordable at my local grocery store.

Also, you can use avocado oil or coconut oil instead of vegetable oil. Just make sure that the oil has a high boiling point so that it does not burn in the microwave.

Topping Ideas:

This recipe is so fun and easy to jazz up with some of your favorite toppings to make it work for any event or any occasion. Here are some of our favorite ideas to top this popcorn recipe with.

  • Sprinkles – I love adding in sprinkles to celebrate the holidays.
  • More Chocolate Candy – Mix in some of your favorite chocolate candies. We love topping with M&Ms the best!
  • Nuts – Any type of nuts will add a nice salty crunch to this recipe as well.

You really can not go wrong with the toppings whichever way that you decide.

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How much did this quick treat cost us?

I got my bagged popcorn on sale for $.50 (3 bags) which means one bag cost me $.17. The white chocolate cost me $1 for the bag, so I only used $.50 worth.

My total cost was under $1. Talk about a great treat for the family without spending a ton of money!

This is such a frugal treat and a great snack for a large family or to serve a large crowd. You do not have to worry about spending tons of money.

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How to Store:

Store any leftover popcorn in an air tight container or bag at room temperature for up to 1 week.

However, I find that the popcorn is best fresh. The popcorn will become more chewy as it sits.

Everyone loves White Chocolate Popcorn:

It is the perfect salty sweet treat! You will love this easy recipe.

Sometimes we make it for movie night and it is delicious and so easy! If we are watching a movie I just put the popcorn in a large bowl and it is one of our favorite treats to enjoy.

I think you could melt whitechocolate and make just about anything delicious. 🙂 This popcorn recipe is sure to be a hit!

Let us know how your White chocolate popcorn turns out!

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White Chocolate Popcorn

5 from 7 votes

This White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe is easy to make and everyone loves it! It is the perfect treat for your family to enjoy!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 6

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Calories 423

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 10 cups Popped Popcorn (or use 2 (2 oz.) bag of microwave popcorn)
  • 1 bag white chocolate chips (12 oz. bag)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Spread out the popped popcorn on a baking sheet.

  • Place the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a small microwave safe bowl. Melt by heating in the microwave at 30 second intervals until the chocolate is melted and creamy.

  • Quickly drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn.

  • Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Then break apart and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

You can also top the popcorn with sprinkles or mix in your favorite type of candy after you drizzle the popcorn with the chocolate and before allowing it to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 423kcal, Carbohydrates 44g, Protein 5g, Fat 26g, Saturated Fat 16g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 182mg, Potassium 241mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 33g, Vitamin A 49IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 117mg, Iron 1mg

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FAQs

Will melted white chocolate chips harden? ›

White melting wafers contain oil to help them melt smoothly. While chips are great for cookies, they're more difficult to melt than other types of white chocolate. It can be more challenging to melt chips smoothly, and they re-harden quickly when melted.

How do you melt white chocolate to drizzle? ›

Microwave Method
  1. Place white chocolate chunks or pieces in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Heat no more than 20 seconds at a time.
  3. Each time you heat the chocolate, take it out of the microwave and stir. Continue to heat and stir until the white chocolate is fully melted—remember, it is easy to burn white chocolate.
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How long does it take melted white chocolate to harden? ›

Final Notes on Hardening Chocolate and How Long it Takes

White chocolate generally solidifies more rapidly than milk or dark chocolate, setting in around 10-20 minutes. On the other hand, milk and dark chocolate usually take 20-30 minutes to harden.

Why won't my white chocolate harden? ›

The chocolate wasn't tempered (or pre-crystallised)

As a result, your chocolate won't harden and will continue to feel wet. Always temper your chocolate properly before working with it. How to temper chocolate?

Does soaking popcorn make it pop better? ›

To make your popcorn pop better, try soaking the kernels in a bowl of water for 10 minutes and then draining them. Then, pop the kernels as usual. The extra moisture added to the kernels helps produce larger and fluffier popcorn. Another option is to keep the lid ajar if you're popping your popcorn on the stove.

What is the secret to popcorn? ›

Use medium heat, use good quality oil (which has a higher smoking point), fresh popcorn (cause stale will pop like crap), ensure you shake the pot while making it to toss the unpopped kernels to the bottom of the pan, and make sure you remove it from the heat and dump it when you have a two second pause between pops.

How do you make popcorn fluffier? ›

A good lid is important when making popcorn, but there's a bit of a strategy here. For the best results, and lowest number of un-popped kernels leave the lid open just a hairline amount. It allows any steam or moisture to get out as well, resulting in fluffy kernels.

Why won't my white chocolate melt? ›

Because white chocolate is so finicky, it can easily seize if steam or water gets into the bowl while you're melting the chocolate, or if it overcooks.

What to do when white chocolate won't melt? ›

White chocolate that seizes and becomes lumpy or grainy might be able to be salvaged with the addition of butter or shortening. Add about 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of butter or shortening for every 6 oz (170 g) of white chocolate. To be on the safe side, add it in 1 tsp (5 ml) at a time and stir in between each addition.

Why is my melted white chocolate thick? ›

Chocolate seizes when it comes into contact with even a small amount of liquid or moisture during the melting process. This is because the water causes the sugar in the chocolate to dissolve and then form a syrup, which binds the cocoa particles together, creating a grainy, thick, and clumpy texture.

What can I add to popcorn for flavor? ›

Toppings
  1. Melted butter.
  2. Sea salt.
  3. Ranch seasoning.
  4. Tajín.
  5. Cheddar seasoning.
  6. Caramel sauce.
  7. Sprinkles.

How do you harden melted white chocolate? ›

Keep stirring until a finger test shows it is close to the room temperature or until it cools down to about 85°F. The chocolate should appear shiny as it gets closer to the right temperature. Once it hits the desired temperature, test a sample on parchment paper and put in the refrigerator until it hardens.

How do you harden chocolate chips after melting? ›

Place two-thirds of the chocolate in the top pan of a double boiler. Heat over hot but not boiling water, stirring constantly, until chocolate reaches 110°–115°F. Place the top pan of the double boiler on a towel. Cool chocolate to 95°–100°F.

Will melted chocolate chips dry hard? ›

Yes, melted chocolate chips will harden after they've cooled.

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