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Holiday parties are in full swing over here and among the myriad of snacks and sweets that grace the dessert tables, Christmas popcorn stands out as an easy-to-make, universally loved treat.
Its combination of sweet and salty flavours makes it perfect for all occasions, whether it’s a holiday party, a cozy movie night watching Christmas classics, or a thoughtful homemade gift.
Christmas popcorn is not only scrumptious but also highly customizable. You can tailor the recipe to suit your taste or to match the festive colours of the season.
The ingredients are straightforward and the preparation involves minimal fuss. Plus, it offers a fun opportunity to get creative with decorations and flavour combinations.
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Christmas Popcorn Recipe
‘Tis the season for popcorn and my Christmas Popcorn is perfect for holiday movie marathons or bribing Santa into leaving an extra present!
Optional Add-ins
To make your Christmas popcorn even more special, consider adding some of these optional ingredients:
- Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: For a chocolate peanut butter twist that pairs well with the pretzels.
- Mini marshmallows: For a chewy texture that adds a delightful contrast to the crunchy popcorn.
- Crushed candy canes: To infuse a minty flavour that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the chocolate and the saltiness of the popcorn.
- Dried cranberries or cherries: For a tart contrast that adds both flavour and a pop of colour, making the snack even more visually appealing.
- Nutty twist: Add nuts like almonds or pecans for extra crunch. This adds a new dimension of texture and flavour to your popcorn.
What You Will Need:
- 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
Yields: 4-6 servings
How To Make This Recipe:
Follow along with the step-by-step process photos and then find the printable recipe below!
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Gather all of the ingredients you will need to make this recipe.
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On a baking tray, lay out the popped popcorn.
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Then break up half of the pretzels and spread both the broken and whole pieces of pretzel over the popcorn.
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Spread out the M&Ms over the popcorn.
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Melt the candy wafers in the microwave in increments of 30 seconds, until they are fully melted.
Spread the melted candy wafers over the popcorn mix.
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Then add the sprinkles to the popcorn mix and toss everything to make sure the ingredients stick to each other.
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How yummy and festive does this Christmas Popcorn look? Perfect for your holiday movie nights!
Christmas Popcorn
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, 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 they are fully melted.
- 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.
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Check out the recipe section on my blog, where there are a variety of delicious and easy-to-follow recipes for every occasion.
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