Appetizer for 4
Chocolate Covered Popcorn
Popcorn cooks in coconut oil, then gets coated with melted dark chocolate and flaky salt.
$1.87for 4 servings
$0.47 per serving$1.87 for 4
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.87 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 1/4 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Steps
- Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a large covered pot over medium heat.
- Add the popcorn kernels, cover the pot, and shake it often until the popping slows.
- Spread the popcorn on a large tray and sprinkle it with flaky sea salt.
- Melt the chocolate chips with the remaining coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring each time.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn and let it set for 5 minutes.
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