Description
A festive and colorful popcorn treat perfect for celebrating patriotic holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup blue candy melts
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper or stovetop method, then place it in a large mixing bowl. Make sure to remove any unpopped kernels.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the popcorn and gently toss to coat.
- Spread the popcorn evenly onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In separate bowls, melt the blue and red candy melts in the microwave, also in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted blue candy melts over half of the popcorn and the red candy melts over the other half. Use a spatula to gently mix the popcorn to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle the sea salt and the red, white, and blue sprinkles over the popcorn while the candy melts are still wet.
- Allow the popcorn to cool completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes, until the candy coating hardens.
- Once set, break the popcorn into clusters and serve in festive bowls or bags.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use dark chocolate instead of white chocolate and reduce the amount of candy melts.
- Add nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing and Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg