Christmas Popcorn
This Christmas popcorn recipe is a great way to get festive this holiday season.
Whether you’re having guests over, or if you’re just relaxing at home having a movie night with your favorite Christmas movie, this popcorn recipe is going to be the perfect addition!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
This fun and festive recipe is a great way to make your movie night popcorn festive during the Christmas season. You can easily toss it together yourself quickly, or get the kids involved in creating it together before you all eat it and enjoy together!
Ingredients for this recipe
Popped kettle corn: Homemade or store-bought.
Red sanding sugar: Adds Christmas coloring.
Green sanding sugar: Adds Christmas coloring.
Christmas-colored sprinkles: Red, white, green.
Melting wafers: Milk chocolate and white chocolate.
Peppermint candies: For a traditional Christmas flavor.
Clear treat bags: To store the popcorn in.
Christmas-themed ribbon: To tie the treat bags with Christmas flair.
How to make Christmas popcorn
Step 1: Place peppermint candies in a plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to smash candies into tiny pieces.
Step 3: Place milk chocolate wafers into a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Remove from heat, stir, and heat again in 15-second increments until chocolate is smooth and fully melted. Repeat step 3 to melt white chocolate wafers.
Step 5: Quickly add red and green sanding sugar, sprinkles and peppermint pieces on top. More is better because not all sprinkles will stick to chocolate. Step 6: Allow chocolate to cool and set for approximately 10 minutes.
Step 2: Place popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 4: Generously drizzle milk and white chocolate over popcorn.
Step 7: Once set, break apart the popcorn and flip it over. Repeat steps 5 – 7 to coat the second side and cool. Step 8: Once the popcorn mixture is set, place 2 cups into each treat bag and tie it with a Christmas ribbon.
Expert Tips
– If popping kettle corn yourself from a bag, 1 bag unpopped popcorn = 6 cups popped kettle corn.
– If white chocolate appears too thick after melting, you can add 1 tsp of vegetable oil to thin out.
– To expedite the cooling process, you can put the baking sheet in the refrigerator.
Storage suggestions
You can store this popcorn in the clear treat bags or any other airtight container until you’re ready to eat or share!
Common Questions
You sure can! If you don’t want to make your own popcorn, pick up your favorite store-bought brand to create this recipe.
Popcorn became a Christmas decoration due to its affordability and popularity as a snack.
If stored properly you can still enjoy Christmas popcorn for 1-2 weeks after making it!
Other Christmas treats to try
If you’re looking for a great dessert option to add to your Christmas dinner table, be sure to try out this Eggnog Bread Pudding. For a super easy treat, these Christmas Tree Pretzels are great for any age! Pretty much everyone enjoys a good donut, so impress your friends and family with these tasty Reindeer Donuts. Also, fudge is a commonly appreciated gift, so if you’re looking to make some treats as a Christmas gift this year, this Peppermint Fudge Recipe will be just what you need!
Christmas Popcorn
Ingredients
- 12 c Popped kettle corn
- 2 Tbsp Red sanding sugar
- 2 Tbsp Green sanding sugar
- 2 Tbsp Christmas colored sprinkles red, white, green
- ½ c Milk chocolate melting wafers
- ½ c White chocolate melting wafers
- 10 Peppermint candies
Instructions
- Place peppermint candies in a plastic bag. Use a rolling pin to smash candies into tiny pieces.
- Place popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place milk chocolate wafers into a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Remove from heat, stir, and heat again in 15-second increments until chocolate is smooth and fully melted. Repeat step 3 to melt white chocolate wafers.
- Generously drizzle milk and white chocolate over popcorn.
- Quickly add red and green sanding sugar, sprinkles and peppermint pieces on top. More is better because not all sprinkles will stick to chocolate.
- Allow chocolate to cool and set for approximately 10 minutes.
- Once set, break apart the popcorn and flip it over. Repeat steps 5 – 7 to coat the second side and cool.
- Once the popcorn mixture is set, place 2 cups into each treat bag and tie it with a Christmas ribbon.
Notes
- Use 6 5.5in x 8.5in clear treat bags and tie closed with Christmas themed ribbon.
- If popping kettle corn yourself from a bag, 1 bag unpopped popcorn = 6 cups popped kettle corn.
- If white chocolate appears too thick after melting, you can add 1 tsp of vegetable oil to thin out.
- To expedite the cooling process, you can put the baking sheet in the refrigerator.
