Zebra Popcorn Recipe is the most decadent caramel popcorn topped with white and dark chocolate. It is perfect for movie night and more.
Zebra popcorn is a delicious blend of caramel popcorn that has chocolate drizzled all over the top. The combination of both milk chocolate and white chocolate creates the zebra caramel look.
This delicious blend of ingredients is fantastic! Everyone loves this gourmet popcorn, and it is inexpensive to make at home. We also make Popcorn Ball Recipes, Sugar Cookie Popcorn, Red Hot Popcorn and Glazed Donut Popcorn.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Zebra Caramel Popcorn is an easy treat to make. We love to make this delicious popcorn, and it takes very little work. The preparation is simple, and everything turns out fabulous.
It looks so fancy and tastes just like gourmet popcorn without the price tag. Once you make this, everyone will be hooked.
Ingredients
- Popped Popcorn. Remove any un popped kernels.
- Brown Sugar. Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe is another option if you run out of store bought.
- Butter. Unsalted butter.
- Light Corn Syrup. This gives the popcorn mixture a great texture.
- Baking Soda. Try one of the Best Baking Soda Substitutes.
- Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla extract has the best flavor.
- White Chocolate Chips. I use Ghirardelli but you can use what you prefer. You can also use candy melts if you want different colors.
- Dark Chocolate Chips. You can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Skip to the bottom of the page and get the complete list of ingredients for homemade caramel corn.
How to Make Zebra Popcorn
- Step 1. Preheat the oven. Set the temperature to 250 degrees F.
- Step 2. Prepare the pan. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. You may need 2 baking sheets based on the size that you are using.
Step 3. Combine the caramel sauce ingredients. In a large saucepan, heat the ¾ cup butter until melted.
Step 4. Then stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Then boil for approximately 5 minutes without stirring. Stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will foam up when the baking soda is added.
Step 5. Place the popped popcorn on the baking sheets and remove any of the unpopped kernels after popping. Pour this caramel mixture over the popcorn. Gently toss the popcorn to coat it with the mixture. Bake the popcorn for 60 minutes and stir the popcorn every 15 minutes.
Step 6. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is melted.
Step 7. Add the melted chocolate to 2 separate ziplock bags and cut the corner off of the bag with scissors. Drizzle the white chocolate on top of the popcorn.
Step 8. Then drizzle the dark chocolate ribbons on top of the popcorn. Let the Popcornopolis Zebra popcorn set. Break the popcorn into pieces and serve!
Storage
Store in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for up to 1 week. This popcorn makes a great gift and you can easily package it using cellophane bags.
Stored properly, the popcorn will last up to 7 days. After that, the popcorn will soften due to the chocolate and lose its crispy texture.
Pro Tips
- Use a cooling rack to remove kernels. I like to pour the popped popcorn over a wire rack. Any unpopped kernels will fall through and the popcorn will stay on top.
- Line the baking sheet. It is best to use foil or parchment paper to line the baking sheets. The mixture will be sticky before it sets. Clean up is much easier when you line the pans.
- Melt the chocolate in intervals. It is important that each bowl of chocolate is melted in 30 second intervals. You will need to stir in between as well to prevent burning.
- Drizzle the chocolate. The white and dark chocolate should be drizzled back and forth to create a zebra appearance.
- Add ins. Feel free to add some of your favorites to this recipe. Some ideas include: peanuts, almonds or any type of nut you prefer.
- Allow to set before storing. The popcorn needs to completely set before being stored. It will be sticky and hard to manage if you try to do this too soon.
More Flavored Popcorn Recipes
- Red Velvet Popcorn
- Homemade Cracker Jacks Recipe
- Cookie Butter Popcorn Recipe
- Hot Chocolate Popcorn
- Chocolate Popcorn
- Oreo Popcorn Recipe
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Zebra Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 cups Popped Popcorn
- 1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. You may need 2 baking sheets based on the size that you are using.
- In a large saucepan, heat the butter until melted. Then stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Then boil for approximately 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. The mixture will foam up when the baking soda is added.
- Place the popped popcorn on the baking sheets and remove any of the unpopped kernels. Pour this mixture over the popcorn and gently toss the popcorn to coat it with the mixture.
- Bake the popcorn for 60 minutes, stirring the popcorn every 15 minutes.
- Remove the popcorn from the oven and let the popcorn cool.
- Place the white chocolate chips and dark chocolate chips in 2 separate microwave safe bowls. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is melted.
- Add the melted chocolate to 2 separate ziplock bags and cut the corner off of the bag with scissors. Drizzle both chocolates on top of the popcorn evenly.
- Let the popcorn sit until the chocolate is set. Break the popcorn into pieces and serve!
