Holiday White Chocolate Popcorn

Ingredients

• 1 (3.5 ounce) package microwave popcorn
• 3 (1.55 ounce) bars white chocolate almond bark, broken into pieces
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (optional)

Directions

Place microwave popcorn pouch in the microwave with folds facing up. Microwave on high until popping slows to 1 to 2 seconds between pops, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Carefully open bag by pulling diagonally at corners and pour popcorn into a large bowl.

Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.

Stir melted white chocolate and peppermint candies into popcorn. Spread evenly on a baking sheet; allow to cool and harden, about 15 minutes.