Chocolate-Mint Popcorn

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

2 quarts

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
I wrote a book called “20 New Ways to Enjoy Popcorn.” When I poll friends, they favor this recipe, a delicious treat for after-dinner coffee. — Polly Brunning, Thaxton, Virginia
Chocolate-Mint Popcorn Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 8 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 package (4 ounces) Junior Mints
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, melt mints and butter over medium-low heat; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat.
  2. Immediately spread onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 145 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.