Peppermint Bark Popcorn

I had to try this recipe.  Candy canes, peppermint extract, popcorn and chocolate, how could I not try it?  Needing a big bowl to combine the almond bark and popcorn is an understatement.  You'll need two big bowls!  This tasty Christmas treat comes from Our Best Bites.

To begin, unwrap candy canes and crush them to make 1-1/2 cups or so.  Pop 20 cups of corn.  Melt 1 pound (I used 1-1/4 lb) of almond bark according to the package instructions.  When mostly melted, add 2 tsp. peppermint extract.  You can also use peppermint oil, just three drops.  Pour candy cane bits with the popcorn in a huge bowl or two big bowls.  Combine popcorn and almond bark.  When it's mixed well enough, arrange the popcorn onto baking sheets with parchment paper.

Then the fun part.  Melt 3/4 cup of dark chocolate (I found this amount to be too much) and drizzle onto the popcorn.  Wait for the popcorn to harden before eating or putting into a container.

Drizzling was the fun part!

{Notes: for future reference, 2/3 cup popping corn and 2 tablespoons oil makes enough popcorn for the recipe.  Six crushed candy canes equals 1/2 cup.}