Name: White Chocolate Popcorn with Sprinkles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces good quality white chocolate; 8 cups air popped popcorn; sprinkles

White Chocolate Popcorn with Sprinkles cover

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White Chocolate Popcorn with Sprinkles

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White Chocolate Popcorn with Sprinkles

8 ounces good quality white chocolate

8 cups air popped popcorn

sprinklesoptional; for decoration

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Tempered White Chocolate

Fill a small pot with about 1-2 inches of water. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.

Add 6 ounces (170 grams) of the white chocolate to a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over the pot of simmering water, making sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl. Stir the chocolate constantly with a rubber spatula, until it's completely melted and reaches 104-105°F (40-41°C).

Remove the bowl from the heat, and add the remaining 2 ounces (56 grams) of chopped white chocolate. Stir constantly, checking the temperature every once in a while, until it reaches 86-87°F (30-31°C). Once it hits this temperature, it's ready to use!

White Chocolate Popcorn

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Pour the air popped popcorn into a big bowl, discarding any un-popped kernels.

Drizzle the tempered white chocolate over the popcorn. Toss, until the popcorn is evenly covered.

Spread the popcorn into an even layer on the prepared sheet pan. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Then, let the popcorn set completely, about 30-60 minutes. Once the popcorn is completely set, use your hands to gently break it apart. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Temper Your White Chocolate 🍫
Melt white chocolate slowly over a double boiler or in 20-second microwave intervals, stirring between each burst, to prevent seized, grainy chocolate that won't coat evenly.
Add Butter for Better Coverage 🧈
Mix 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil or clarified butter into your melted white chocolate to thin it slightly, creating a silky coating that adheres better to popcorn.
Toss While Chocolate Sets 🍿
Immediately toss the warm popcorn with melted chocolate and sprinkles on a parchment-lined sheet, stirring every 2-3 minutes for the first 10 minutes to prevent clumping as it cools.
Toast Your Popcorn First ⏱️
Lightly warm your air-popped popcorn in a 250°F oven for 5 minutes before coating—warm kernels help the chocolate adhere better and dry out excess surface moisture.
Use Quality White Chocolate Only ✨
Verify your white chocolate contains cocoa butter (not palm oil) by checking the ingredient list; this ensures a smooth, authentic flavor and proper melting consistency unlike cheap candy melts.