Description
Christmas Popcorn is a festive and delightful treat that embodies the joy of the holiday season. This sweet-and-salty snack features fluffy popcorn coated with rich melted chocolate, crunchy candy canes, and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or cozy movie nights, this easy-to-make recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or white)
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/4 cup holiday-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of oil.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and salt.
- Drizzle melted butter over popped popcorn and toss gently. Sprinkle the sugar-salt mixture evenly and toss until well-coated.
- Melt chocolate chips in intervals in the microwave, then drizzle over the coated popcorn.
- Add crushed candy canes and colorful sprinkles; toss again and spread on parchment paper to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Popping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg