Name: Valentine’s Popcorn for Supper
Yield: 8

Valentine’s Popcorn is a simple Valentine’s snack made with popcorn, marshmallows, M&M’s, and melted chocolate that comes together in minutes.

Author’s Notes

My Brothers Still Roast Me For This…

Growing up, pink was always a reliable color. It even ended up in my very first email address: chelslovespink. Yes, really. And yes…my brothers have never let me live that one down.

But, honestly, I still love pink. So, of course, Valentine’s Day has always had a soft spot in my heart, especially from an aesthetic point of view. It is satisfying to the pinks, reds, and whites, and It is satisfying to them even more all mixed together.

Valentine’s M&M’s are hands down a reliable of all the holiday mixes, and seeing them pop out of cute desserts like this popcorn, this snack mix, or these muddy buddies just makes me ridiculously happy.

This popcorn isn’t just cute and festive, though. It’s an straightforward last-minute win for parties, Galentine’s Day, rom-com movie nights, or gifting to friends and family.

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

Valentine’s Popcorn Ingredients

Ingredients	Helpful Tip
Popcorn	Use plain air-popped popcorn with no butter for the best flavor, and make sure it is fully cooled before coating it in chocolate.
Mini marshmallows	Use very fresh, soft marshmallows for the best texture.
Valentine’s M&M’s	Divide them and press some in while the chocolate is still soft so they stay visible and pretty. If you can’t access this specific bag, pick out red M&Ms from a standard bag.
White chocolate	Melt slowly and stir often to keep it smooth and avoid scorching.
Milk and dark chocolate	The better the quality of chocolate used, the better the flavor of this Valentine’s popcorn!

Quick Tip

To avoid unpopped kernels, place the popcorn in a large bowl, cover with a cooling rack, flip over, and shake. The unpopped kernels will fall out. Scoop the rest of the popcorn and continue with the recipe.

My Top Tips For Melting Chocolate

This Valentine’s Popcorn uses three types of melted chocolate, so be sure to check out my top tips for melting chocolate.

Stir often: Stir the chocolate every 20 seconds while melting. Chocolate continues to melt outside the microwave, which helps prevent overheating.
Use good chocolate: Choose high-quality white chocolate like Ghirardelli® or Guittard® for better melting and flavor. Cheaper brands can turn waxy.
Avoid moisture: Keep all liquid away from the chocolate. Even a small amount can cause it to clump and harden.
Work fast: White chocolate sets quickly, so mix it with the popcorn right after melting.

The white chocolate being melted and then poured over the mix of popcorn, marshmallows, and M&M's for this Valentine's popcorn.

Reader’s Notes & Tips

Valentine’s Popcorn Tips For Success

Toss everything with the white chocolate in an extra-large bowl. It makes it much easier to coat everything evenly without making a mess.

Line the sheet pan(s) with parchment paper or a non-stick liner to prevent sticking.

Storage

Chocolate-covered popcorn can soften since popcorn absorbs moisture easily, especially from warm chocolate or humid air. Using fully cooled popcorn helps, but this mix is best enjoyed shortly after making.

Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months and enjoy straight from the freezer or barely thawed for the best crunch.