Here is a little something appropriate for just about any gathering. I always love something a little extra girlie, and this simple, sweet popcorn snack is no exception. The process could not be easier, but do plan for a couple of hours of cooling time…
White Chocolate Confetti Popcorn
For the popcorn:
2-3 bags microwave popcorn popped according to instructions
Here, I used the microwave popcorn I had at home [Orville Redenbacher’s ‘butter light’, but I personally would have preferred the ‘tender white’ for it’s pretty bleached color].
Using air or stove-popped popcorn is certainly an option as well, but I loved the salty bite that the microwave popcorn innately had and would therefore suggest adding extra butter and salt to the stove/air-popped corn.
For the Topping:
About 6 ounces white chocolate chips
Confetti sprinkles
Sea salt
And here’s what to do!
Once you’ve popped all of your corn, set up a couple of work stations, as I found working in batches was easiest to manage.
Use a large mixing bowl and several cookie sheets lined with wax paper.
Heat about 1″ of water in a double boiler [or in my case a metal mixing bowl nestled in a sauce pan].
Add a handful of the chips stirring constantly until a fully melted, smooth consistency.
Immediately pour the melted chocolate over the popcorn in the large mixing bowl, toss until evenly covered.
Immediately spread the chocolate coated popcorn over the wax paper in a single layer.
Add a generous amount of colored sprinkles and extra dash of salt.
Repeat until the popcorn and chocolate are gone.
Allow the popcorn to cool fully [I placed it outside on the chilly winter day to speed the process].
Break apart popcorn and arrange in a pretty bowl!
Delish!
[photos shot by me]