Description
This Easter Candy Popcorn recipe is a delightful and festive treat perfect for spring celebrations, Easter baskets, or movie nights. Featuring fluffy popcorn coated with smooth white chocolate and sprinkled with colorful pastel candies, mini marshmallows, and Easter-themed sprinkles, it’s both fun to make and delicious to eat. Simple no-bake preparation makes it easy for kids and adults alike to enjoy creating this sweet and crunchy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 8 cups popped popcorn (about ⅓ cup unpopped kernels)
Coating and Toppings
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for melting chocolate chips)
- ½ cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates (such as M&Ms)
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup sprinkles (Easter-themed or pastel)
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and evenly spread the popped popcorn across it, ensuring an even layer for coating.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring after each until the mixture is completely smooth and melted.
- Coat the Popcorn: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the popcorn on the baking sheet. Gently toss or stir the popcorn to coat it evenly with the chocolate.
- Add Toppings: Immediately sprinkle the candy-coated chocolates, mini marshmallows, and Easter-themed sprinkles over the coated popcorn while the chocolate is still wet to ensure they stick well.
- Set the Candy Popcorn: Allow the popcorn to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until the white chocolate hardens completely.
- Serve and Store: Once set, break the popcorn into pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Notes
- Customize the recipe with your favorite Easter candies or colored candy melts for different flavors and colors.
- This recipe is perfect for kids to help make as a fun holiday activity.
- Store the popcorn in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crispness.
- Allows for easy variation by using different themed sprinkles or chocolates depending on the occasion.
