Chocolate & Peanut Butter Drizzled Party Popcorn

By carvalhohm

Salty popcorn drizzled with melted chocolate and peanut butter—what could be better for a party snack? Try using your favorite popcorn flavors.

Ingredients

• 8 cups popped popcorn
• 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips
• 2 teaspoons shortening, divided (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
• 1/2 cup REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips

Details

Adapted from hersheys.com

Preparation

Step 1

Line cookie sheet or jelly-roll pan with wax paper. Spread popcorn in thin layer on prepared pan.

Place milk chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred. Drizzle over popcorn.

Place peanut butter chips and remaining 1 teaspoon shortening in separate microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred. Drizzle over popcorn.

Allow drizzles to set up at room temperature or refrigerate about 10 minutes or until firm. Break popcorn into pieces. About 8 cups popcorn. Popcorn is best eaten the same day as prepared, but can be stored in airtight container.

Note: Recipe amounts can be changed to match your personal preference.