Chocolate Popcorn Dust

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Hidden Foods hot cocoa mix

• ½ tablespoon melted butter

• 4 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)

• Optional toppings: sea salt, crushed peppermint, chocolate chips, or cinnamon

Instructions

1. Prepare the popcorn:
   Pop your popcorn using your preferred method (air-popped, stovetop, or microwave). Place it in a large mixing bowl.

2. Make the chocolate dust:
   In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons hot cocoa mix with ½ tablespoon melted butter. Stir until it forms a smooth, pourable mixture.

3. Coat the popcorn:
   Drizzle the cocoa-butter mixture evenly over the popcorn. Use a spatula or your hands to gently toss until the popcorn is lightly coated.

4. Add optional toppings:
   For extra flavor, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt to enhance the chocolate or crushed peppermint for a festive twist. Cinnamon or mini chocolate chips also work beautifully.

5. Serve:
   Enjoy immediately as a snack, movie treat, or party favor. For best results, eat the popcorn the same day so it stays crisp.

Optional variations:

• Double chocolate: Melt 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips into the butter before tossing.

• Spicy chocolate: Add a pinch of cayenne or chili powder for a Mexican chocolate twist.

• Nutty: Sprinkle chopped toasted nuts over the popcorn for extra crunch.