Name: Peppermint Popcorn Bark Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 6 cups air-popped popcorn; 1 cup chocolate almond bark or chocolate chips; 1 cup peppermint chips; 1/4 to 1/2 cup peppermint pieces

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Making peppermint popcorn bark is quick and easy. It’s a family favorite holiday recipe and makes a great gift for teachers, friends, and neighbors. Chocolate covered popcorn is a great sweet treat that you can make anytime!

Sometimes I feel like our holiday cookie plates need a little something extra. This peppermint popcorn bark recipe is simple, the kids love helping make a batch. We add it to platters of sweet treats for holiday parties, cookie swaps, and more.

If you’re not a fan of the texture, you might prefer a regular Candy Cane Bark. You can even make this sweet treat allergy-free with this Vegan Peppermint Bark recipe!

I love that popcorn is a tasty snack and the peppermint and chocolate add a touch of sweetness. It’s a snack that everyone can enjoy and I don’t have to feel too bad about snacking on myself!

What do you need to make popcorn bark?

air-popped popcorn
chocolate almond bark or chocolate chips
peppermint chips
crushed peppermint candy

Can I double the recipe?

You can easily double this recipe for peppermint popcorn bark. When I make a double batch we have enough to give away and some to snack on at home.

There’s no extra work involved in making a double batch so it’s an easy option for quick, thoughtful gifts!

How to make peppermint popcorn bark:

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Spread the popcorn in an even layer on the cookie sheet.
Melt the chocolate in 25 second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each reheating until completely melted.
Drizzle the melted chocolate on the popcorn.
Repeat with the peppermint chips and then sprinkle on the broken peppermint candies while the chocolate is still wet.
Let set/dry for up to 1 hour before serving or packaging.
Makes 6 cups.

Printable Peppermint Popcorn Bark Recipe:

Here’s the printable version of this tasty popcorn bark recipe. You can make my chocolate covered popcorn recipe whenever you like, though we tend to make it more frequently around the holidays. Print the recipe to have on hand the next time you want to make a homemade sweet treat.

If you do give it a try, be sure to stop back and let me know how you liked it!

Yield: 6 Cups

Peppermint Popcorn Bark Recipe

Making peppermint popcorn bark is quick and easy. It's a family favorite holiday recipe and makes a great gift for teachers, friends, and neighbors. Chocolate covered popcorn is a great sweet treat that you can make anytime!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

6 cups air-popped popcorn
1 cup chocolate almond bark or chocolate chips
1 cup peppermint chips
1/4 to 1/2 cup peppermint pieces

Instructions

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Spread the popcorn in an even layer on the cookie sheet.
Melt the chocolate in 25 second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each reheating until completely melted.
Drizzle the melted chocolate on the popcorn.
Repeat with the peppermint chips and then sprinkle on the broken peppermint candies while the chocolate is still wet.
Let set/dry for up to 1 hour before serving or packaging.
Makes 6 cups.