You’re going to love the fabulous flavor and satisfying crunchy sweetness of this Peppermint Crunch Popcorn! It takes just minutes to prepare and would make the perfect gift this holiday season! Take this to your holiday party and let the compliments roll in!
My first peppermint recipe of the season!! I’m SO excited because I LOVE peppermint! It just screams Christmas and it’s a surefire way to know that we are officially in the holiday season.
You are going to love how easy this recipe is and it’s just perfect for kids! Last year I shared my Marshmallow Peppermint Crunch Popcorn Ball Pops with you and in the interest of saving characters, I opted for a much simpler Peppermint Crunch Popcorn this year 🙂
There isn’t any marshmallow in this recipe but it’s just as delicious and takes 15 minutes to pull together – INCLUDING popping the popcorn. I love how festive it is with the sprinkles. Of course, sprinkles make everything better.
I used Andes Peppermint Crunch chips for the peppermint flavor and a little bit of peppermint extract. The first go around without peppermint extract just wasn’t pepperminty enough 🙂 I like using the Andes Peppermint Crunch Chips because they add all that amazing flavor and I don’t have to worry about the sharp edges of crushed candy canes.
This delicious popcorn would make an excellent teacher’s gift and is perfect for holiday parties!
More Christmas Recipes To Try
- Christmas Crack Recipe
- Toffee
- Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Balls
- Divinity Candy
- Martha Washington Candies
- Maple Nut Fudge
How To Make Peppermint Crunch Popcorn
Peppermint Crunch Popcorn
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unpopped popcorn
- 8 ounces vanilla flavored candy coating or white chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch baking chips
- ¼ cup assorted sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Pop popcorn according to package instructions.
- Melt candy coating according to package instructions.
- Stir extract into candy coating.
- Place popcorn in a very large bowl or a grocery store paper bag (not a lunch bag).
- Combine popcorn, candy coating, and peppermint crunch chips, stirring until popcorn is completely coated. Sprinkle on sprinkles and stir.
- Spread popcorn out on waxed paper and let cool.
- Break apart into pieces and enjoy!
Nutrition
Christine says
Of course I find this amazingly awesome page full of wonderful recipes a 6 year old would like 6 days before Christmas LOL!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! So many easy ones though Christine 🙂 We’re still going strong at our house!
Toni says
How did you prevent the white chips from seizing up, when you added the extract??
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I didn’t have that problem at all Toni. I did use CandiQuik candy coating.
Jon hary says
When i are in Quarterly report as well as all of us don’t possess almost any peppermint cooking potato chips. Tips to change the idea? Can smashed way up sweet walking cane operate?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That should work fine!
Monica Mrozek says
If you’re using microwave popcorn, how much would you use?? I’m assuming the 3/4 cup is if you pop it yourself Thank you 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It would be between 12 and 14 cups popped – roughly 🙂 Start on the lower end and then add more if you need it! Have fun!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
Peppermint and Popcorn, two of my favorite things!!! I saw this on Wake up Wednesdays and it looks delicious!!! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you stopped by Renee! And yes, peppermint and popcorn = total awesomeness!
Nicole says
I tried it with candy canes. Bit of a pain, but turned out fantastic!! Can’t wait until my students try this!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad that worked out for you Nicole! Candy canes can be a bit of a mess but they are yummy 🙂 I’m sure your students will love it!
Nicole says
Hi!
I live in Australia and we don’t have any peppermint baking chips. Suggestions to replace it? Will smashed up candy cane work?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes! Absolutely Nicole 🙂
Marita says
Does this need to be refrigerated or is room temp ok? Looks amazing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Room temp is great Marita!
Twila says
Where do you buy the Andes peppermint crunch? Can yo tell I haven’t done this before? hehe
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They should be right next to the chocolate chips in the baking aisle at your grocery store – good luck!
Brooke says
This is making my mouth water as I type, Trish! I’m a peppermint fanatic myself. I use it every chance I can during the month of December. Thanks so much for sharing! I hope you’re enjoying this magical time of year!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Brooke! We are having a wonderful time right now and the boys are just over the moon with all the Christmas preparations taking place. So glad you stopped by! Enjoy your weekend!
Emily says
How many cups of popped popcorn do you use? I buy popcorn in bulk (already popped) for caramel corn and would love to try this, too! Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Just a rough estimate here, but I’d think between 12-14 cups of popped popcorn. I would start on the low end making sure you’re getting good coverage and then you add in more if it looks like it needs it. Enjoy!
Alyssa says
Hi there,
How long would you say this stays fresh for? I am thinking of shipping this. So there would be approx. 3 days before anyone could eat it…
What do you think?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hi Alyssa! This popcorn is good for at least a week so you will be fine 🙂 Enjoy!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I love this so freaking much!
Monet says
This would be a perfect gift to bring to a holiday party. I know I would be over the moon if I received a bag or bucket of this sweet and minty popcorn! Thank you for sharing it with us!