Festive Popcorn

We get a fabulous Bean and Grains CSA from Lonesome Whistle Farm who have become famous locally for their gorgeous purple heirloom popcorn.

Last year we were introduced to chocolate-peppermint popcorn.  It's so delicious! I've found many variations online labeled as Peppermint Bark Popcorn.  Some have sprinkles, milk chocolate, white chocolate, almond flavoring, and food coloring.  We simply like to use pure sugar candy canes (1/3 c crushed--about 5 canes) and dark chocolate (1 c melted chips) on our popped corn (1/2 c unpopped).

The most difficult part of this recipe is to crush the candy canes.  It is a fun afternoon activity to smash candy canes in a plastic bag with a heavy rolling pin on the living room floor!

Then, with the popcorn popped,

we just sprinkle on the candy canes and pour over the melted chocolate. 

So easy and so yummy.  This might be my new favorite winter potluck food!