Homemade Chocolate Popcorn Recipe (Using Cocoa Powder)

Last Updated on November 9, 2026 by Mr. B

This Homemade Chocolate Popcorn Recipe is a scrumptious mix of sweet and salty and takes only a few minutes to make. By using simple cocoa powder and butter, you get a rich, sweet glaze without needing any corn syrup.

This easy cocoa popcorn is a rich, sweet treat.

This snack recipe works great for movie night, a party or when you just want a changeup to your basic popcorn recipe.

This is an easy kid friendly snack recipe as well! If you have kids, they’ll probably thank you for making this recipe! They might even want to help. So grab some cocoa powder, sugar, butter and of course popcorn and you’re ready to go!

Looking for more easy snack recipes? Try these:

Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe

Homemade Chex Mix Recipe (Party Mix)

Puppy Chow Recipe (Muddy Buddies)

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Homemade Chocolate Popcorn (Using Cocoa Powder)

Learn how to make easy homemade chocolate popcorn! This sweet and salty snack uses a simple cocoa powder glaze with no corn syrup. Ready in minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8 -10

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients

  

Popcorn:

• ½ Cup Popcorn Kernels
• 3 TBSP Olive Oil

Cocoa Coating:

• 3 TBSP Granulated Sugar
• 3 TSP Cocoa Powder
• 3 TBSP Unsalted Butter Melted (I went light on the butter. Add more butter according to your preferences)

Method

 

1. Pop popcorn per package instructions
2. Pour melted butter over popcorn and toss to coat
3. Combine cocoa & sugar
4. Sprinkle cocoa sugar over popcorn and toss to coat
5. Serve and enjoy

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