Name: Mint Chocolate and Lavender Popcorn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 8 cups air-popped popcorn (see above for method); 1 cup good-quality dark chocolate (chopped); 2 tablespoons Earth Balance buttery sticks (or any margarine); 1/2 teaspoon mint extract; 1-2 teaspoons dried lavender fl ower (optional); Sprinkling of fl eur de sel

Mint Chocolate and Lavender Popcorn

This minty treat is laced with a hint of beautiful dried lavender flower (available at health-food stores or fine food markets). But beware, too much will give a soapy flavor and spoil the fun!

Mint Chocolate and Lavender Popcorn

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

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Ingredients

8 cups air-popped popcorn see above for method
1 cup good-quality dark chocolate chopped
2 tablespoons Earth Balance buttery sticks or any margarine
1/2 teaspoon mint extract
1-2 teaspoons dried lavender fl ower optional
Sprinkling of fl eur de sel

Instructions

1 Place popcorn into a large bowl. 2 in a small saucepan, heat chocolate over low heat. as chocolate begins to melt, add margarine and stir until fully melted and incorporated. Remove from heat, and add mint extract. 3 Pour chocolate over popcorn, toss well to coat, and pour onto a lined sheet tray (or two). 4 While crushing the lavender with your fingertips, sprinkle over the popcorn, being careful to evenly distribute. 5 Sprinkle with fl eur de sel to your liking. Chill popcorn in refrigerator until chocolate hardens. Break up into clusters and serve. This popcorn will last a few days in an airtight container in the fridge/freezer but it is best freshly made.
As seen in Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine (February/March 2013) – Subscribe Now.