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Conversation Heart Popcorn. Super bowl valentine treats

Conversation Heart Popcorn

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Makes 10 cups

Ingredients

  • 10 cups popped popcorn about 1/2 cup kernels, air-popped or plain microwave
  • 12 ounces pink or red candy melts
  • 1 cup mini conversation heart candies
  • pink and red sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Spread the popcorn on a large parchment-lined baking sheet and pick out any unpopped kernels.
  • Melt the candy melts in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and pourable, about 90 seconds total.
  • Drizzle the melted candy over the popcorn in thin ribbons, then use two spoons to toss gently until about half the popcorn is coated.
  • Scatter the conversation hearts and sprinkles over the top while the candy coating is still wet so they stick.
  • Let the popcorn sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, until the candy coating no longer feels tacky.
  • Break the popcorn into clusters by hand.
  • Serve the same day; popcorn loses its crunch if it sits candy-coated for more than a day ahead.

Good to Know

Doubling for a bigger crowd? Spread the popcorn across two baking sheets side by side instead of piling it deep on one, or the coating pools instead of drizzling thin.