Cashew Free Peppermint Cocoa Popcorn
Chocolate and peppermint is one of those flavor combinations that feels festive no matter the season, and this baked popcorn delivers both in the most satisfying, snackable way. The coating comes together with coconut oil, maple syrup, and cocoa powder — no dairy, no nuts, just a glossy, deeply chocolatey glaze that clings to every kernel. A hit of peppermint extract gives it that cool, refreshing finish that makes it genuinely hard to stop eating. Baking the coated popcorn low and slow is the move here — it sets the coating into a crisp, almost candy-like shell rather than leaving things sticky or soggy. If you go for the optional dark chocolate scattered on top at the end, the residual heat melts it just enough to create little pockets of extra richness throughout. The whole thing crisps up beautifully as it cools, so try to be patient before diving in. It's the kind of treat that looks impressive in a bowl at a party or tucked into a bag as a gift, and nobody has to know how simple it actually was to make.
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6 servings
For the popcorn
- ⅓ cup popcorn kernels
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the coating
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 oz dark chocolate (>70% cacao), finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the popcorn kernels, cover with the lid, and cook, shaking the pot every 30 seconds, until the popping slows to 2–3 seconds between pops. Remove from heat immediately and transfer the popped corn to the prepared baking sheet, discarding any unpopped kernels.
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