Chocolaty Popcorn

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Yield 16 cups
Test Kitchen Approved
Pack this irresistible snack into wax or plastic bags and tie them shut with curling ribbons for a pretty presentation. You could also prepare a batch or two for a holiday bake sale. I guarantee it'll go quickly!

Ingredients

  • 12 cups butter-flavored microwave popcorn
  • 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons shortening, divided
  • 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla or white chips
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

  1. Place the popcorn in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan; set aside. Melt chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn.
  2. Place vanilla chips and remaining shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Drizzle over popcorn; toss gently to coat as much popcorn as possible. Sprinkle with pecans. Chill until firm before breaking into pieces.
Pack this irresistible snack into wax or plastic bags and tie them shut with curling ribbons for a pretty presentation. You could also prepare a batch or two for a holiday bake sale. I guarantee it'll go quickly!
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