Chocolaty Popcorn

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 12 cups butter-flavored microwave popcorn
• 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons shortening, divided
• 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips
• 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

Place the popcorn in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan; set aside. Melt chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn.
Place vanilla chips and remaining shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Drizzle over popcorn; toss gently to coat as much popcorn as possible. Sprinkle with pecans. Chill until firm before breaking into pieces. Yield: 16 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 1,025 calories, 71 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 1,338 mg sodium, 94 g carbohydrate, 15 g fiber, 15 g protein.