Name: Easter Popcorn at Home
Yield: 8

Easter Popcorn is a sweet and salty mix of popcorn, pretzels, pastel M&M’s, and creamy white chocolate that’s bright, festive, and seriously hard to stop snacking on!

Author’s Note

The Cutest Easter Treat You Can Make In Less Than 20 Minutes

Popcorn mixes are kind of my thing. I’ve made a version for just about every holiday, and they’re always the first treat to disappear. My kids love helping toss everything together, and it’s become one of those little traditions I look forward to each season.

So, with Easter coming up, I had to make a fun, pastel Spring version!

This Easter popcorn has it all. Lightly salted popcorn, creamy white chocolate, crunchy pretzels, sweet M&M’s, and colorful sprinkles. It’s such a fun treat to make and share.

All the ingredients in this recipe prepped out for straightforward assembly including the popcorn, pretzels, M&Ms, sprinkles, chocolate, and oil.

Easter Popcorn Ingredients

Ingredient	Let’s Chat About It
Popcorn	Use freshly popped or bagged pre-popped popcorn and remove any un-popped kernels.
Pretzels	Break into smaller pieces so you get a little in every bite.
Pastel M&M’s	Regular M&M’s work great in this Easter popcorn if you can’t find the pastel version.
White chocolate & oil	Melt slowly and stir often so the chocolate stays smooth and doesn’t burn.
Sprinkles	Add right after coating so they stick before the chocolate sets.

Quick Tip

Avoid un-popped kernels by placing the popcorn in a bowl, covering it with a cooling rack, inverting, and shaking over a plate.

All the ingredients for this Easter popcorn mixed together in a large bowl.

the cook’s Top Tips

Melting Chocolate In The Microwave

Keep everything dry: Even a drop of water can make the chocolate seize.
Use a microwave-safe bowl: Glass works best.
Heat in short bursts: Microwave in 30-second rounds, stirring well after each.
Stop early: When most of the chocolate is melted, stir to melt the rest.

My Top Easter Popcorn Tips

Fresh popcorn: Pop it right before using for the best flavor and crunch.
Large bowl: Use a very large bowl so everything mixes easily without spilling.
Line the pan: Line the sheet pan with parchment or a silicone mat for straightforward cleanup.
Fun sprinkles: Use Easter or pastel sprinkles to add even more fun!

Storage

Chocolate-coated popcorn softens over time since popcorn absorbs moisture. Starting with fully cooled popcorn helps, but still, it’s best enjoyed soon after making.

For longer storage, keep Easter Popcorn in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months and enjoy straight from the freezer or lightly thawed.