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Striped Chocolate Popcorn
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Striped Chocolate Popcorn

12 cups popped popcorn
2 cups miniature pretzels
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
2 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, pretzels and pecans. Drizzle with butter and toss; set aside.

In a microwave, melt white candy coating at 70 percent power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Spread on foil-lined baking sheets.

In a microwave, melt milk chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let stand in a cool place until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container.

Yield: 17 cups