Peppermint Popcorn

Directions

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   1. Pop 1/2 cup popcorn. I use an air popper. Yield is about 16 cups popped.
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   2. Finely crush peppermint sticks (I place them in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin).
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   3. Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. If melting in the microwave, stir every 30 seconds. (It takes about 1 1/2 minutes to melt.)
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   4. Place popcorn in an extra large bowl by handfuls to remove the unpopped kernels.
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   5. Working quickly before the chocolate sets, drizzle white chocolate over the popcorn, sprinkle the peppermint candy and a dash of salt.
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   6. Stir vigorously to coat the popcorn.
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   7. Spread the popcorn in a thin layer onto waxed paper.
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   8. When popcorn is cool and dry, break into small pieces and serve.