Description
A delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of dark chocolate with the satisfying crunch of popcorn, perfect for movie nights or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (yields about 12 cups popped popcorn)
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper or stovetop method and place it in a large bowl.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the popcorn and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate-coated popcorn and mix again.
- Form small clusters of the chocolate-coated popcorn on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Allow the clusters to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to set or refrigerate for 15 minutes to speed up the process.
Notes
- Store clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For freezing, separate clusters with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform clusters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop or Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt, Popcorn, Clusters, Snack