This Chocolate Popcorn is the salty sweet snack you never knew you were missing! Each bite is filled with a salty decadent crunch! With only 4 ingredients, this is the easiest snack to make for parties or just because! Use whatever type of chocolate you like, I use vegan semi-sweet chocolate to make this chocolate covered popcorn recipe gluten free, nut free and vegan!
You may be thinking, chocolate on popcorn? Yes! The chocolate covered popcorn still has that amazing crunch, almost like a caramel corn but with chocolate instead. It's the perfect snack that feeds many yet requires very little effort on your part! If you love popcorn and chocolate...this chocolate drizzled popcorn is for you!
For more quick party recipes, try my S'mores Snack Mix, my Gluten Free No Bake Cookies, my Cookies and Cream Dip, and my S'mores Dip.
Reasons to Love This Popcorn with Drizzled Chocolate
- Allergy Friendly- This recipe is gluten free, nut free, eggless and vegan.
- Only 4 Ingredients- This popcorn only uses 4 ingredients: popcorn, chocolate, vegetable oil and kosher salt!
- Easy to Make- It only requires 5 minutes to make this treat!
Ingredient Notes
- Popcorn- Make sure to use gluten free kernels.
- Vegetable Oil- You can also use canola oil or coconut oil.
- Chocolate Chips- To keep vegan, make sure to use gluten free/vegan chocolate chips. I love these allergy friendly chocolate chips.
- Kosher Salt- It wouldn't be a salty snack without this!
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
How To Ensure This is Vegan Popcorn
- Make sure to use vegan and gluten free popcorn.
- Use oil that is gluten free and vegan.
- Only use chocolate chips that are gluten free, nut free and vegan.
This recipe has not been tested with non gluten free/ non vegan substitutions and/or variations due to celiac disease and food allergies. If you change any of the ingredients, please let us know how the recipe turned out in the comments below!
How to Make Chocolate Popcorn
Here are the step by step instructions to make this chocolate popcorn recipe!
Step 1: Pop the Kernels
Place kernels and vegetable oil into a large pasta pot over medium heat. Cover with a lid.
Once the kernels start popping, gently shake the pot around so that the popcorn doesn’t burn and ever so slightly crack the lid open in the back of the pot so that some of the steam escapes.
Once you can count 1,2,3 seconds in-between popping, the popcorn is done. Remove from heat, sprinkle on the kosher salt and lay onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate
Place the chocolate chips and ½ teaspoon vegetable oil in a microwave safe bowl.
Heat in 15 second increments, stirring after each time until completely melted.
Step 3: Drizzle on the Chocolate and More Salt
Drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn then use a spatula to spread it around.
Sprinkle a little more salt all over.
Step 4: Cool and then Break the Popcorn Apart
Let the popcorn sit for about 30 minutes so the chocolate hardens. Once cool, break the popcorn apart using clean hands.
Or you can pop it in the fridge to speed up the process.
Expert Tips
- Use Parchment Paper- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the popcorn from sticking once the chocolate hardens.
- Melt the Chocolate Slowly- Make sure to melt the chocolate chips and oil in a heat safe bowl in the microwave in 15 second increments, stirring after each time. I know it takes way longer this way but if you put the chips in for 30 seconds, the chocolate will seize up and not be a liquid.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use microwaveable popcorn if you prefer. If you do, no need for the salt. I’m sure it already has enough. Make sure the bags are gluten free and vegan.
No. Please follow the American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC guidelines for when children may eat popcorn.
Store extra chocolate covered popcorn in a zip top bag for up to 2 days.
I would not freeze this.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1 cup popcorn kernels (Or 4 cups prepackaged popcorn)
- 3 tablespoons plus ½ teaspoon vegetable oil (keep ½ teaspoon separate)
- 6 ounces chocolate chips (about ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons)
- 2 sprinkles kosher salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place 1 cup popcorn kernels and 3 tablespoons vegetable oil into a large pasta pot over medium heat. Cover with a lid.
- Once the kernels start popping, gently shake the pot around so that the popcorn doesn’t burn and ever so slightly crack the lid open in the back of the pot so that some of the steam escapes.Make sure not to make the crack too big otherwise burning hot kernels will come flying out at your eyes!
- Once you can count 1,2,3 seconds in-between popping, the popcorn is done. Remove from heat, sprinkle on some of the kosher salt and lay onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Place the 6 ounces chocolate chips and ½ teaspoon vegetable oil in a microwave safe bowl.Heat in 15 second increments, stirring after each time until completely melted.
- Drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn then use a spatula to spread it around.Sprinkle a little more salt all over.
- Let the popcorn sit for about 30 minutes so the chocolate hardens. Once cool, break the popcorn apart using clean hands.Or you can pop it in the fridge to speed up the process.
Steve
Popcorn and chocolate, perfect together!
Lee
Thanks!
john
I can't have butter, but this chocolate topping makes up for that!