Christmas White Chocolate Popcorn with M&Ms, Peppermints, and Sprinkles Recipe
This festive Christmas Popcorn Recipe combines salty popcorn with sweet white chocolate, colorful red and green M&Ms, crushed candy canes, and holiday sprinkles for a fun and delicious holiday treat that’s perfect for sharing or gifting during the festive season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 35 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 4 cups (120 g) salted popcorn
Chocolate & Toppings
- 12 oz white chocolate melting wafers
- 1 cup red & green M&Ms
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- 2 Tbsp festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Spread Popcorn: Spread the salted popcorn evenly over the prepared cookie sheet in a single layer to ensure even coverage of chocolate and toppings.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat Popcorn: Pour the melted white chocolate evenly over the popcorn, using a spatula if needed to distribute it completely.
- Add Toppings: Immediately sprinkle the red and green M&Ms, crushed candy canes, and festive sprinkles over the chocolate-coated popcorn before it sets to ensure they stick.
- Set the Chocolate: Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes to allow the white chocolate to harden and set.
- Serve: Once set, break the popcorn into pieces and serve or package for gifting.
Notes
- Use salted popcorn for the best flavor contrast with the sweet toppings.
- White chocolate melting wafers melt more smoothly than regular white chocolate chips.
- Crushing candy canes adds a refreshing peppermint crunch that complements the sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For a festive twist, substitute M&Ms with holiday-themed candies or sprinkles.
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