Ready to make your holiday season a bit more magical? My Best Christmas Popcorn Recipe is here to do just that! It’s simple, quick, and oh-so-festive, bringing joy and deliciousness straight to your kitchen. Trust me, you’ll want to make this delightful Christmas treat a new holiday tradition!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Family Obsession: The simplicity of this Christmas popcorn recipe is what I love the most about it!
- Simplicity: There’s nothing like enjoying this fun holiday treat while watching Christmas movies- my entire family is obsessed with these!
- Festive Enjoyment: Another fun idea is that you can make this Christmas popcorn with your kids and turn it into a nice holiday tradition.
This Christmas treat would pair perfectly with some Grinch Punch. Give it a try!
Recipe Ingredients
- Popcorn (Already Popped): Provides a light and fluffy base for our festive treat—no need for popping popcorn at home.
- White Candy Wafers: Are melted and drizzled over the popcorn, adding a sweet and creamy layer that helps the other ingredients stick.
- M&Ms (Green and Red): These colorful candies add a festive touch, as well as a delightful chocolatey crunch to the mix.
- Pretzels: Bring a savory element to the snack, offering a crunchy contrast to the sweetness of the candy and popcorn.
- Red Sprinkles: Add an extra pop of color and a hint of additional sweetness, enhancing the festive feel of the popcorn with these holiday sprinkles.
- Green Sprinkles: Similar to the red sprinkles, these contribute to the aesthetic appeal of the Christmas popcorn and add a subtle sugary touch.
How to Make the Christmas Popcorn?
Step One: Spread Popcorn & Pretzels
On a baking tray (you can use parchment paper), lay out the popped popcorn.
Then break up half of the pretzels and spread both the broken and whole pieces of pretzel over the popcorn.
Step Two: Add M&Ms and Candy Melts
Spread out the M&Ms over the popcorn. Melt the candy wafers in the microwave in increments of 30 seconds, until its melted and liquid.
Step Three: Spread the Melted Candy
Spread the melted candy wafers over the popcorn mix.
Step Four: Add Sprinkles
Then add the sprinkles to the popcorn mix and toss everything to make sure the ingredients stick to each other.
Step Five: Allow to Cool
Once all ingredients are mixed, allow the popcorn mix to cool. This can be done by leaving the tray at room temperature until the candy has hardened.
Step Six: Break Apart and Serve
After the mixture has cooled and the candy has set, gently break apart any large clumps of Christmas popcorn to serve. You can use your hands to carefully separate the pieces without crushing the popcorn.
Expert Tips
- Popcorn Choice: I have used regular salty popcorn for this recipe, but you can use any other flavored popcorn of your choice. Kettle corn is also a great option to consider.
- Flavor Contrast: Salted popcorn, in my opinion, brings a nice flavor contrast to the sweetness of the white chocolate and other ingredients.
- Extra Sweetness Option: If you want some extra sweetness into this holiday popcorn snack mix, you can use white chocolate popcorn.
- White Chocolate: I have used melted white chocolate because it just helps the red and green candy pop out more. Also, it has a more subtle flavor as opposed to regular melted chocolate.
- Microwave Melting Tip: When melting the candy wafers, be sure to stir between each 30-second increment to avoid burning the candy. A smooth, evenly melted candy is crucial for even coating.
Optional
- Cake Mix: Can be used as an optional ingredient to coat the popcorn, offering a unique flavor twist and enhancing the festive vibe. Sprinkle it over the popcorn before adding melted candy wafers for a sweet, cake-like taste.
Substitutions
- Candy Wafers Alternative: If you don’t have the white candy wafers this recipe calls for, you can use Wilton candy melts or just some regular white chocolate chips.
- Festive Fun Addition: To bring some more festive fun to this Christmas popcorn recipe, you can go beyond the festive sprinkles and add some crushed candy canes to the mix as well.
Storage Instructions
- Storage: You can just move these Christmas treats to an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to 3 days.
What To Serve With This Recipe?
The Christmas popcorn tastes best when served in a very large bowl and enjoyed together as a family. You can serve with more Christmas treats, Christmas Cookies or Hot Chocolate.
FAQ’S
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Best Christmas Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups Popcorn already popped
- ½ cup White candy wafers
- ¼ cup M&Ms green and red
- 1.5 oz Pretzels
- ½ tsp Red sprinkles
- ½ tsp Green sprinkles
Instructions
- On a baking tray (you can use parchment paper), lay out the popped popcorn. Then break up half of the pretzels and spread both the broken and whole pieces of pretzel over the popcorn.
- Spread out the M&Ms over the popcorn. Melt the candy wafers in the microwave in increments of 30 seconds, until its melted and liquid.
- Spread the melted candy wafers over the popcorn mix.
- Then add the sprinkles to the popcorn mix and toss everything to make sure the ingredients stick to each other.
- Once all ingredients are mixed, allow the popcorn mix to cool. This can be done by leaving the tray at room temperature until the candy has hardened.
- After the mixture has cooled and the candy has set, gently break apart any large clumps of Christmas popcorn to serve. You can use your hands to carefully separate the pieces without crushing the popcorn.
