Description
This Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Popcorn is a festive and delicious snack perfect for any celebration. Crunchy popcorn coated in colorful candy melts and topped with M&Ms and sprinkles, it’s a fun and easy treat to make for your next party.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn:
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
Red Candy Coating:
- 1/4 cup red candy melts
White Candy Coating:
- 1/4 cup white candy melts
Blue Candy Coating:
- 1/4 cup blue candy melts
Additional:
- 1/4 cup M&Ms (preferably red, white, and blue)
- 1 tbsp sprinkles (stars and stripes themed if available)
Instructions
- Pop the Popcorn: Use an air popper or microwave method to pop the popcorn kernels.
- Melt Candy Coatings: Melt red, white, and blue candy melts separately in the microwave, then transfer to piping bags.
- Coat Popcorn: Spread popcorn on a baking sheet, drizzle with candy melts.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle M&Ms and decorative sprinkles over the melted candy.
- Set Candy: Let the candy coatings harden at room temp or chill in the fridge briefly.
- Break and Serve: Break popcorn into clusters and serve in a bowl or individual bags.
For air popper: Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
For microwave: Place kernels in a brown paper bag, fold, microwave on high for 2-3 mins.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe for any theme by using different colored candy melts and toppings.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a few days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing, Drizzling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Patriotic Popcorn, Party Snack, Candy Coated Popcorn, Festive Treat
