Christmas Popcorn recipe – the ultimate sweet-salty blend! Popcorn, white chocolate, milk chocolate, M&M’s, mini pretzels and festive sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties, movie nights and hostess gifts!
This Christmas Popcorn is the perfect sweet-salty mix.
Crunchy, salty popcorn tossed in white chocolate, studded with red and green M&M’s, mini pretzels and holiday sprinkles drizzled with milk chocolate.
Whip up a batch to munch on while you’re watching your favorite holiday movies (Home Alone) – or put a bowl out when guests arrive and watch it disappear.
❤️ Why I love this recipe:
- It’s quick, easy and fun to make!
- Customize with your favorite ingredients, baby, bridal or your team’s colors
- Think cookie exchange – without all the time involved. Wrap in cellophone, tie with a bow!
🛒 Ingredients needed to make Christmas Popcorn:
- pre-popped bagged popcorn (no butter)
- White chocolate candy melts
- Red and green holiday M&M’s (any variety — peanut butter used)
- Mini pretzels
- Milk chocolate candy melts
- holiday sprinkles
- parchment paper (for easy cleanup)
Tips:
Prebagged popcorn make this easy recipe even easier.
I used Ghiradelli candy melts. Wilton candy melts is another good option.
Need this popcorn in a hurry? Pop it in the fridge for a few minutes to let it harden.
🍿 How to make Christmas Popcorn:
Spread popcorn on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in a mostly single layer.
Add white candy melts to a medium size microwave safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds, stir and heat another 30 seconds or until the candy is melted and can be stirred smooth.
Drizzle half of the white chocolate over the popcorn. Add M&M’s and pretzels then give it a gentle stir to combine. Pour the remaining white chocolate over the popcorn and gently stir again until the popcorn is evenly coated.
Melt milk chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring until the candy is melted and smooth.
Transfer to a quart size ziplock bag. Snip a small corner then drizzle milk chocolate over the popcorn. Immediately add sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
Let the popcorn cool on the baking sheet on the counter. Break into chunks and add to bowls or a Christmas tin
Subs and swaps:
- mini marshmallows
- peanut butter cups
- peanuts
- dark chocolate drizzle
- make your own popcorn
Storage:
Store Christmas Popcorn in an airtight container at room temp in a cool, dry place for up to 4 days. This popcorn doesn’t freeze well because it changes the texture of the popcorn and pretzels.
🎄 More easy holiday recipes:
Christmas Tree Cold Veggie Pizza
Scroll for the printable recipe card below. Enjoy!
Easy Christmas Popcorn
Equipment
- large baking sheet
- microwave safe bowls
Ingredients
- 8 cups pre-popped bagged popcorn salted, no butter
- 10 ounces white choolate candy melts Ghiradelli used
- 9 ounce red/green holiday M&M's peanut butter used (any variety works)
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup milk chocolate candy melts Ghiradelli used
- 2-3 tablespoons holiday sprinkles
- parchment paper for easy clean up
Instructions
- Spread popcorn on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Add white candy melts to a medium size microwave safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds, stir and heat another 30 seconds or until the candy is melted and can be easily stirred smooth.
- Drizzle half of the white chocolate over the popcorn. Add M&M’s and pretzels then give it a gentle stir to combine. Pour the remaining white chocolate over the popcorn and gently stir again until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Melt milk chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring until the candy is melted and smooth.
- Transfer milk chocolate to a quart size ziplock bag or piping bag. Snip a small corner of the bag and drizzle chocolate over the popcorn. Immediately add sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
- Cool on the baking sheet on the counter so the chocolate hardens. Break into chunks and add to bowls or a Christmas tin.
Notes
- optional mix-ins: mini marshmallows, peanut butter cups, peanuts
- drizzle dark chocolate instead of milk
- make your own popcorn instead of bagged.
I’ve been munching on this non-stop … it’s deliciously addictive – can’t wait to make more for Detroit Lions playoff games! Go Lions!
Just made this! It was quick and easy and looks so festive! I can’t wait to serve it Christmas Eve!
Hi Maria — so glad to read this! I couldn’t stop eating it! :O I hope you and your family enjoy it — Merry Christmas! — Bernie