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Mocha Popcorn

Servings 6 quarts

Ingredients

  • 6 quarts popped popcorn
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder or instant coffee granules
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Place popcorn in large bowl sprayed with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Line baking sheet or work surface with waxed paper or foil.
  • In large saucepan, stir sugar, cocoa, instant coffee and milk. Cook until mixture registers 250 F on candy thermometer, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour hot mixture over popcorn; stir to coat popcorn completely.
  • Spread popcorn onto prepared surface and allow to cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Break into pieces to serve. Store in airtight container.
Course: Snack