Candy Cane Popcorn

HGTV Magazine shares this recipe for a festive holiday treat that makes an adorably delicious gift.

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Photo by: Sarah Anne Ward

Sarah Anne Ward

By: Kristin Rosenau


Ingredients:

2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
2 ounces white chocolate, melted
12 cups fresh air-popped popcorn
4 full-size candy canes, crushed

Directions: 

In a large bowl, drizzle ¾ of the melted chocolate over the popcorn. Sprinkle with ¾ of the candy canes. Mix together, then spread the popcorn on a platter or cookie sheet. Top with the remaining chocolate and candy canes. Let chocolate harden on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes.


Yield: 12 cups

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