Description
A festive mix of buttery popcorn with colorful candies, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup red and green chocolate candies
- Optional: crushed peppermint, nuts, M&Ms, or drizzled white chocolate
Instructions
- Pop the Corn: Start by popping your kernels in an air popper or on the stove with a bit of oil. Aim for about 8-10 cups of popped popcorn. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Melt the Butter: In a small saucepan, melt ½ cup of butter over low heat, stirring until completely liquid.
- Mix with Popcorn: Drizzle melted butter over the popped popcorn, tossing gently to coat every piece.
- Add Candies: Fold in your chosen candies while popcorn is still warm, allowing the chocolate to meld slightly.
- Spread and Cool: Lay the mixture on a lined baking sheet and allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
- Break Apart and Store: Once cool, break apart large clusters and store in an airtight container.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use coconut oil or vegan butter instead of regular butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing and Cooling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas popcorn, holiday snack, festive treats, family recipe, popcorn recipe