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Christmas Popcorn: A Sweet and Festive Treat Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Christmas Popcorn recipe offers a delightful sweet and festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Crisp popcorn is mixed with crunchy pretzels, colorful red and green M&M’s, and optional crushed candy canes, all coated in luscious melted white chocolate and topped with festive sprinkles. A quick and easy snack that adds a cheerful touch to any celebration.

Ingredients

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Popcorn Base

  • 10 cups popped popcorn

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup mini pretzels, broken into pieces
  • 1 cup red and green M&M’s
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (optional)

Coating and Toppings

  • 12 oz white chocolate or vanilla almond bark, melted
  • 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare Popcorn: Pop 10 cups of popcorn using your preferred method (air popper, stovetop, or microwave). Remove any unpopped kernels carefully and place the popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add Mix-Ins: To the bowl of popcorn, add broken mini pretzel pieces, red and green M&M’s, and if desired, crushed candy canes for a minty festive touch. Gently toss to combine.
  3. Drizzle with White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate or vanilla almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the popcorn mixture. Using a gentle folding motion, stir to coat the popcorn and mix-ins evenly without crushing them.
  4. Add Sprinkles: While the chocolate coating is still warm and soft, sprinkle the red and green sprinkles over the popcorn mixture. Gently stir again to distribute the sprinkles evenly throughout.
  5. Let Set: Spread the coated popcorn mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Allow it to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, until the chocolate hardens and sets completely.
  6. Break and Serve: Once set, break the popcorn into clusters as desired. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and crunch.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, ensure the pretzels and M&M’s used are certified gluten-free.
  • Use candy canes sparingly if making for children or guests sensitive to mint flavor.
  • The recipe can be doubled easily by scaling the ingredients proportionally.
  • Store leftover popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it crispy.
  • Use good quality white chocolate or almond bark for the best flavor and coating texture.

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