The North Pole's Perfect Peppermint Popcorn

                                                      (picture courtesy of kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com)

by Rana Solomon
One of the gourmet popcorn goodies Rana introduced to us at this month's Relief Society meeting!

2 bags microwave popcorn
Two 8 Oz bars of Baker's white chocolate
1/2 cup of ground peppermint candies (can crush by hand r use a food processor)

Pop the popcorn and place in the large bowl.  Chop the white chocolate into small pieces.  Place the white chocolate in the small bowl and slowly melt it in the microwave according to package instructions.*  Stir the melted chocolate until smooth.

Pour the melted chocolate over the popcorn and stir with a spatula until the popcorn is thoroughly coated.  Sprinkle the ground peppermint candies over the top of the popcorn and stir again until the popcorn is thoroughly coated with the peppermint.

Spread the finished popcorn out onto a cookie sheet; place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to set the chocolate.  Remove from the fridge, break into pieces and enjoy!

*Rana recommends adding oil to the chocolate when you melt it for a smoother consistency.