This Andes Chocolate Mint Popcorn is the perfect movie night treat for any chocolate lover. It combines crunchy chocolate creme de menthe covered popcorn with Oreo cookies for a quick and easy snack.
If you are looking for a tasty flavored popcorn recipe for gifts or holiday parties, this is a great option. Serve your chocolate peppermint popcorn in individual cellophane bags or cute decorative cups.
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Andes Chocolate Mint Popcorn
This delicious Chocolate Mint Popcorn is sweet, minty, crunchy, and so simple to make. It’s as easy as melting Andes mint chocolates, tossing it into freshly popped popcorn, mixing it with crushed Oreo Cookies, and watching it disappear.
If sweet and salty is your thing, try adding a touch of sea salt. Or, when Girl Scout Cookies are available try substituting Thin Mints instead of Oreos for an extra mint chocolate delight. While this chocolate peppermint popcorn is best eaten soon after it is made, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for the entire weekend if it lasts that long.
Andes Mint Popcorn Ingredients
- Popcorn - I prefer using freshly popped popcorn. You can use microwave popcorn or popcorn from the bag, however it will likely have added salt and flavors.
- Andes Mints - you can either use the unwrapped Andes mints or purchase Andes mint chips. Another option would be to use half dark or white chocolate chips and half Andes mints. If you want to add a touch of green, you could also use green colored white chocolate melting wafers and drizzle them over the top. So many options!
- Oreo Cookies - you’ll need about 2 cups of crushed Oreos for this recipe. You can either chop them or place them in a freezer bag and crush using a rolling pin. Thin Mints would make a delicious substitute.
How to Make This Andes Mint Flavored Popcorn Recipe
- Pop the popcorn. Pop enough popcorn to make about 8-10 cups, removing the unpopped popcorn kernels.
- Melt the Andes mints. Melt the Andes mints in a microwave-safe bowl by heating for about 30 seconds at a time, stirring between until completely melted and smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate and Oreos. Place popcorn in a large bowl, then drizzle on the melted Andes chocolate, stirring gently until the popcorn is evenly coated. Add the crushed Oreos and mix until combined.
- Let the chocolate set. Spread the popcorn evenly onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and place in a cool place until completely set. Once set, gently break apart using your hands.
- Serve or store. Serve in a large bowl, or in small single-serve cups. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
Chocolate Mint Popcorn Recipe Variations
- White Chocolate Andes Mint Popcorn: Drizzle melted white chocolate over the popcorn and sprinkle with crushed Andes mints.
- Andes Mint Caramel Popcorn: Drizzle homemade or store-bought caramel sauce over the popcorn before adding melted Andes mint chocolate.
- Andes Peppermint Popcorn: Stir crushed peppermint candies or candy canes into the melted Andes mint chocolate before pouring it over the popcorn for a festive and minty flavor combination.
- Andes Chocolate and Coconut Popcorn: Toss shredded coconut with the popcorn before adding melted Andes mint chocolate.
- Andes Mint Nutella Popcorn: Drizzle melted Nutella over the popcorn and sprinkle with crushed Andes mints.
Frequently Asked Questions
The easiest way to melt Andes mint chocolates is to place them in a microwave-safe container and heat for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between until completely melted and smooth. You could also place them in a metal bowl over a double boiler and warm the chocolate over medium high heat, stirring until smooth.
Depending on how cool your kitchen is, it should take between 30 minutes to 1 hour for your Mint Chocolate Popcorn to set. If it’s too warm, you can set it in the fridge briefly to speed up the process, but don’t leave it there too long or the popcorn can become soft.
You can, however I prefer to use freshly popped popcorn for any chocolate covered popcorn recipes. It tastes the freshest and has no added butters or flavors. With that being said, you can absolutely use microwave popcorn - just try and find one with the least amount of added salt and butter.
Sure! If you want to stick with the Andes mint flavors, you could make white chocolate popcorn and add peppermint extract, then add a drizzle of dark chocolate.
Andes Mint Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 cups Popped Popcorn
- 14 ounces Andes Mints unwrapped and melted
- 1 ½ cups Crushed Oreos
Instructions
- Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pop enough popcorn to make about 8-10 cups, removing the unpopped popcorn kernels.
- Melt the Andes mints in a microwave-safe bowl by heating for about 30 seconds at a time, stirring between until completely melted and smooth.
- Place popcorn in a large bowl, then drizzle on the melted chocolate, stirring gently until the popcorn is evenly coated. Add the crushed Oreos and mix until combined. Spread the popcorn evenly onto your prepared baking sheet and place in a cool place until completely set.
- Gently break apart using your hands then serve in a large bowl, or in small single-serve cups. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
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This Andes Peppermint Popcorn is a super simple and incredibly delicious snack to make for movie nights or get togethers with friends. It uses just 3 ingredients and only takes about 10 minutes to make.
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