QUICK CHOCOLATE POPCORN WITH CONDENSED MILK DRIZZLE (PIPOCA DE CHOCOLATE)

The Fourth of July, America’s Independence Day, is just around the corner.  Last year we celebrated with a refreshing, patriotic Chocolate Pudding Ice Cream Pie.   But this year we will be celebrating the date with none other than a fun, Quick Chocolate Popcorn with Condensed Milk Drizzle and M&M’s (Pipoca de Chocolate com Leite Condensado e M&M’s)

Ingredients

• 3 bags microwave popcorn (1.12 ounce bags) or about 9 cups of popped popcorn
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 stick butter or 4 Tablespoons
• 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda to prevent popcorn from becoming candied
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 - 4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk to drizzle
• M&M's to decorate (I used the milk chocolate ones)

Instructions

1. First, microwave the popcorn bags -- one at a time -- following the instructions on the package. Then, open the bags, place popcorn on a large baking sheet, and remove and throw away all unpoppedkernels of corn. Set popped kernels aside to be folded in the chocolate mixture.
2. Over medium heat, using a medium non-stick pot, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, cocoa powder, and salt, stirring until it starts to boil. Let boil for about 1 to 2 minutes without stirring. Mix in baking soda and vanilla, stirring until thoroughly combined. Turn off the heat and let mixture cool for about 30 seconds before folding popcorn in (in order to prevent popcorn from becoming soggy).
3. Visit Chocolate Popcorn Pipoca De Chocolate @easyanddelish.com to get more instruction.