Chocolate Popcorn Coating Recipe
Homemade chocolate-coated popcorn made with a thick, glossy cocoa coating. Pop corn, then prepare a simple stovetop chocolate sauce using cocoa powder, sugar, margarine, and milk. The coating thickens as it cooks, then gets tossed onto warm popcorn until it hardens for a crunchy-chewy snack.
Ingredients
- popcorn kernels
- oil, for popping
- 7 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon margarine, unsalted
- ½ cup (tea) milk
Instructions
- 1
Pop the corn and set aside.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar, margarine, and milk.
- 3
Cook over high heat.
- 4
Stir until all ingredients blend together.
- 5
When the mixture begins to boil, reduce heat and continue cooking until the coating is thick and uniform.
- 6
Remove from heat.
- 7
Pour the coating over the popcorn gradually.
- 8
Stir until the coating hardens on the popcorn.
Tips
Add cocoa coating gradually to avoid clumping.
Stir constantly while coating to ensure even coverage as it hardens.
Good to Know
Store cooled popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Prepare the chocolate coating up to 1 day ahead; reheat gently before tossing with fresh popcorn.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a snack or party treat.
Common Mistakes
Add coating too quickly to avoid clumping on the popcorn.
Keep heat moderate after boiling to prevent the coating from scorching.
Stir continuously while coating hardens to ensure even distribution.