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cocoa popcorn in a white bowl

Cocoa Popcorn

Author Erin Dooner
Course snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
This cocoa popcorn recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a fun twist on classic buttery popcorn. It's quick to make, naturally gluten-free, and easily adaptable for a vegan version.

Ingredients

Oil for popping

  • 1/3 cup (75 grams) popcorn kernels or 8 cups (64 grams) popped popcorn
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter or for vegan, use vegan butter or refined coconut oil, melted

Instructions

  • Mix together the sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a small bowl.
    1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar, 5 teaspoons Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Place a large saucepan with a heavy bottom over medium heat.
  • Pour in enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan, and add two popcorn kernels.
    1/3 cup (75 grams) popcorn kernels
  • Cover with a lid and wait for the kernels to pop, which should only take a couple of minutes.
  • While waiting, get a large bowl ready for serving.
  • Once those first two kernels pop, turn off the heat and add the rest of your kernels. Be careful not to overcrowd – just cover the pan’s bottom with a single layer.
  • Cover the pot, turn the heat back to medium, and give the pot a few shakes to let the kernels spread out. As they start popping, shake the pot back and forth so all the popcorn pops evenly.
  • When the popping starts slowing down, tip the lid slightly to release steam and keep shaking. Remove the popcorn from the heat after about 2-3 seconds of no popping sounds. This ensures most of the kernels have popped without risking burning the popcorn.
  • Place the popcorn in a large bowl and drizzle the melted butter over it.
    2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
  • Stir to coat the popcorn in butter.
  • Sprinkle the cocoa mixture over the popcorn and stir to coat it. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For the oil for popping, these are good choices: refined coconut oil, light olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil, ghee, or clarified butter.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 87IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.3mgNet Carbs: 11
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