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Home » Recipes » Popcorn Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chip Glazed Popcorn

Popcorn Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chip Glazed Popcorn

February 20, 2014 by Jenny 33 Comments

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Looking for fun and crunchy snack that reminds you of sunny day ice cream treats or maybe an adorable treat for a St. Patrick's Day party? How about one that is healthy, too - whole grain, naturally gluten free, easily made vegan, and isn't loaded with sugar? You and your kids are going to love making and munching on Mint Chocolate Chip Glazed Popcorn.

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What makes these Mint Chocolate Chip Popcorn a great snack idea?

I don't know about all of you, but I am so sick of winter. As we speak (or as I write), my hubby is getting over a nasty cold, I have a fever and chills, the baby is teething and sniffly, and the three-year-old has a massive case of cabin fever. We can't open our back door, we have nowhere to put anymore snow if we have to shovel the driveway again, and our gas bill is through the roof. When it comes to food, I am totally over pumpkin and apple and hearty soups and chilis. I want steaks on the grill, summer salads and ice cream.

Although let's be honest, I am not above sending my hubby out to pick me up a sundae, even when the snow is falling. In fact, on Valentine's Day, after the kids went to sleep, my mom stayed with them while he and I went out for frozen yogurt. But for those of you that may not be so inclined to make yourselves even colder than you already are, I thought I'd come up with a bright and cheery, healthy snack inspired by a popular ice cream flavor - mint chocolate chip!

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I love the light, fresh flavor and the little pops of chocolate. While I'm not going to turn down chocolate covered popcorn, or even popcorn-inspired cupcakes (a la Peanuts & Cracker Jacks), not only is this glazed version healthier, but it also stays crunchy for days… if it lasts that long. The only reason I still had popcorn sitting around after a week and a half was that I was working on this recipe and Glazed Mexican Chocolate Popcorn at the same time, and each one took me a couple of attempts. And guess what, I ate some of the chocolate one last night - still crunchy!!

Ingredients:

  • Popped popcorn
  • Honey (should be able to use agave or maple syrup for strict vegan)
  • Unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • Vanilla
  • Mint extract
  • Green food coloring (optional)
  • Mini chocolate chips

How to make Mint Chocolate Chip Popcorn?

Popcorn is a whole grain, I coat it with a glaze with just a little honey and butter (or agave and coconut oil, if you want a vegan option), and when you use mini chocolate chips, a little goes a long way (though feel free to use more if you want to amp up the chocolate factor). So this Mint Chocolate Chip Glazed Popcorn is a treat you can feel good about giving your kids. I did add a couple drops of green for coloring, just to give it that fun mint chocolate chip, but that's totally optional, if it's not how you roll.

So make up a batch for an after school snack and dream of sunny days. Or double it and fill little bags or maybe you can even find little leprechaun gold pots at the dollar store for your kids' class parties for St. Patrick's Day. Whatever you do, just try this easy, fun, and yummy popcorn recipe!

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Mint Chocolate Chip Glazed Popcorn Recipe

This Mint Chocolate Chip Glazed Popcorn is a treat you can feel good about giving your kids.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade popcorn, kids snacks, mint chocolate chip popcorn, popcorn, popcorn recipe, snack ideas
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 c popped popcorn see Note*
  • 3 Tbsp honey should be able to use agave or maple syrup for strict vegan
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • ⅛ tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp mint extract
  • a few drops green food coloring optional
  • 1 Tbsp or more, if desired mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Place popcorn in a large bowl.
  • In a small pot, combine honey and butter or coconut oil over low heat, and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, mint extract and food coloring (if using)
  • Drizzle mixture over popped popcorn and gently stir until evenly coated. This may take a couple of minutes to ensure the glaze is evenly distributed.
  • Spread popcorn into a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, remove from the oven and stir, then spread back out into a single layer.
  • Return to the oven and bake in 3 minute intervals, stirring each time until the popcorn is nearly dry. You will probably need two or three more 3 minute intervals. Be careful to avoid burning the popcorn.
  • Remove from the oven, let cool for a couple minutes, then use a spatula to push the popcorn pieces close together. Carefully sprinkle the chocolate chips over the popcorn, trying to keep most of it on the popcorn and not falling through and landing on the baking sheet (some will, which is okay). The chips will slightly melt and adhere to the popcorn.
  • Allow to cool completely, until the chocolate chips have solidified. Popcorn will continue to harden as it cools. Store in an airtight container, if it lasts that long.

Tips and Tricks:

*You can pop your own in the microwave or air popper without any oil or butter, or if you use microwave popcorn, use the plainest kind you can find, usually labeled “Natural”. I like this technique.

Enjoy!

For more easy and amazing snack ideas to munch on check out these Parmesan Truffle Fries and these Parmesan Bread Bites!

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  7. ColleenB. ~ Texas

    November 03, 2014 at 7:32 am

    Thanks for sharing your popcorn recipes. I gotta try this Mint variety.
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  8. Maggie Unzueta @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    March 11, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    I have a sad addiction to popcorn. I make it almost every night. I think I know what popcorn recipe I will try next. 🙂

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  9. Jessi @ Practically Functional

    March 06, 2014 at 10:28 am

    That popcorn mix looks great! Stopping by to pin this and let you know I featured it on my blog today!

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  10. The Better Baker

    March 03, 2014 at 10:19 am

    Oh how I LOVE this simple recipe. VERY nice! Glad you shared at Weekend Potluck. Did I miss seeing a link back in your post to our party? (It makes you eligible to be featured). Please come back again soon.

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  11. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life

    February 28, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    What a delicious popcorn mix!!! I'm loving that this is a glazed popcorn!

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    February 27, 2014 at 5:01 pm

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    February 26, 2014 at 12:28 am

    Stopping by from Cast Party Wed. Oh, I wish I had a bowl of this right now!!

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    February 26, 2014 at 12:13 am

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    February 24, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    Popcorn is my favorite snack and I love this - thanks for linking to Marvelous Monday this week - pinning to my party board!

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  16. Kelli Bullock

    February 20, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Where is the recipe? I'd love to give this a try come St Patrick's Day.

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    • Jenny Melrose

      February 20, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Oh my goodness. Thank you Kelli. It's coming in now.

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        February 20, 2014 at 11:27 am

        Thanks so much. I wondered if there had been a strange glitch. 🙂

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