Name: Christmas Popcorn at Home
Yield: 10

Christmas Popcorn is the reliable festive treat! Just coat popcorn and M&M’s in melted white chocolate, toss on some sprinkles if you like, and enjoy or gift!

Christmas Popcorn

During the business of the holidays, having a few go-to treats that are straightforward to pull together is key. Just like my 3-ingredient Peppermint Cookies or festive snack mix, this Christmas Popcorn is a lifesaver.

It’s the reliable last-minute treat for parties, a fun snack for holiday movie nights, or a satisfying edible gift for friends and family.

Quick Tip

Try some other fun popcorn recipes like this Oreo Popcorn, Cake Batter Popcorn, and Cinnamon Roll Popcorn.

Ingredients

Popcorn: Pre-popped popcorn is quick, but if you pop your own, add a bit of salt for flavor.
White Chocolate Chips: Choose a good quality for better flavor and melting.
Oil: Helps the chocolate melt and coat the popcorn better.
Christmas M&Ms: Adds color and crunch—swap with any chocolate holiday candy if you’d like.
Sprinkles (skippable): For extra holiday color, add sprinkles right after coating so they stick.

Pour M&Ms and white chocolate over the popcorn to make this Christmas popcorn.

How To Make Christmas Popcorn

Prep Pan: Line a large pan with parchment or foil; keep nearby.
Pop Popcorn: Prepare popcorn and remove any un-popped kernels.
Add M&M’s: Sprinkle M&M’s over the popcorn.
Melt Chocolate: Microwave chocolate and oil in 15-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
Coat Popcorn: Pour melted chocolate over popcorn and M&M’s; stir until coated.
Spread & Add Sprinkles: Spread popcorn on the pan; add sprinkles if you want.
Set & Enjoy: Let it sit to harden, then break into pieces and enjoy!

Christmas Popcorn Gift

My kids love giving this popcorn to friends! We hit up the craft store, grab some holiday tins, fill them with popcorn, and done! Or, use festive bags and tie with Christmas ribbon for an straightforward gift.

A big bowl of Christmas popcorn, reliable for a cozy movie night.

Storage

Store leftover Christmas Popcorn in a large zip-top bag, removing as much air as possible.
Keep in a cool, dark place, away from heat and sunlight.
Best enjoyed the same day as it softens quickly. It is satisfying to it straight from the freezer!

Quick Tip

To remove unpopped kernels, pour the popped popcorn over a wire cooling rack set on a tray—kernels will fall through, leaving you with only the fluffy popcorn!