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I have the perfect way to use up those candy canes – White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn! Perfect for gift giving or holiday snacking!

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White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

So your tree is down, and your Christmas decorations are packed away until later this year … and you have a few candy canes with no idea of what to do with them! I have the perfect way to use up those last few candy canes laying around your house – White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn! 

If you’re anything like me, you buy too many boxes of candy canes (every.single.year!!) My kiddos like all the fun flavored ones …. like raspberry, blueberry, cherry, War Heads (super sour ones) , chocolate mint … and you can easily use those flavors instead of the peppermint flavored ones, if you prefer.

White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn in a popcorn box

This White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn is an inexpensive gift idea for the holiday season. It also makes a great last-minute gift since it’s so quick and easy to put together. 

Or maybe you would rather keep it for yourself! It makes a great winter treat for movie watching! I’d suggest serving it with a hot mug of cocoa! ?

To change things up, sometimes I drizzle melted dark chocolate over the popcorn before I add the crushed peppermint. It’s so yummy!!

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White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
4.37 from 11 votes
Servings: 12 cups

White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

By Jamie Sherman
I have the perfect way to use up those last few candy canes laying around your house – White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn! 
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 10-12 cups air-popped popcorn
  • 10-12 ounces White Chocolate candy melts
  • 2 or more candy canes, crushed

Instructions 

  • Spread enough waxed paper out onto the counter to hold all of the popcorn. 
  • Place the popcorn in a bowl large enough to stir the popcorn. Set aside.
  • Melt candy disks according to package directions. Drizzle over the popcorn and stir to coat. Sprinkle with half of the crushed candy canes; stir.
  • Spread the mixture out onto the waxed paper and sprinkle with remaining candy cane pieces. Allow the popcorn to cool completely. The chocolate will re-harden.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For a fun twist, drizzle melted chocolate candy disks over the popcorn before topping with candy cane pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup, Calories: 105kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 14mg, Potassium: 36mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 22IU, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on January 7, 2014. Republished on November 23, 2019.

Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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20 Comments

  1. Sarah Fuller says:

    This is a great use for those left over candy canes! Love it!

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  2. Ken Goh says:

    I might try your recipe without peppermint… But popcorn with white chocolate coating….I do not have any candy canes with me..Thanks for sharing and have a nice day.

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  3. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says:

    I love peppermint and this looks fantastic! I know we still have some candy canes laying around here! Pinning!

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  4. Kristin King says:

    Great idea! I need a way to use up some of those leftover candy canes!
    Kristin from DizzyBusyandHungry.com

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  5. Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says:

    Jamie, such a great idea and perfect for winter! Yum! Thanks for sharing and pinned – have a happy Tuesday!

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  6. Britni Vigil says:

    Surprisingly I didn't buy a single box of candy canes this year, must be because I was traveling the entire month but this still looks delicious!

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  8. Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple says:

    This looks delicious! Pinned

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  9. Cindy Jamieson says:

    I have a bunch of candy canes left from Christmas, so I'm loving all your ideas to use them up! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.

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  10. Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says:

    Yum.. I'm not ready to put the peppermint away yet! This looks delicious!

    Reply