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Easy Salted Dark Chocolate Popcorn
A deliciously simple treat combining crunchy popcorn with rich dark chocolate and a touch of sea salt.
Ingredients
popcorn
- ½ cup kernels
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (for popping)
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for melting chocolate)
- 2-3 teaspoons flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your Popper for 1-2 minutes, then add coconut oil and wait until melted.
- Add 2-3 kernels, wait for the first to pop, then add the rest and cover.
- Pop until popping slows, then transfer popcorn to a lined baking sheet.
- Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over popcorn, fold gently, sprinkle sea salt, and let set for 30 minutes.
Notes
For quicker setting, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.