This Christmas Holiday Popcorn Recipe is a fun, festive, and irresistibly sweet snack that's perfect for parties, gifts, or cozy movie nights by the tree. With a mix of salty popcorn, creamy white chocolate, and holiday sprinkles, it's the easiest way to bring Christmas cheer into every bite!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Quick & Easy: Comes together in under 10 minutes - no baking required!
- Festive & Fun: Holiday colors and candy make it perfect for parties or gifting.
- Perfectly Balanced: Sweet white chocolate complements the salty crunch of popcorn.
- Kid-Friendly: Great for little helpers to decorate and mix.
Check out my Christmas Cheesecake and Christmas Chex Mix for other fun red and green Christmas desserts!
What This Recipe Needs
- Popcorn: The crunchy base that holds all the sweet, festive toppings.
- White Chocolate: Adds creamy sweetness and helps everything stick together.
- Candy Melts: Red and Green Candy Melts add extra color to this festive snack!
- Holiday Candies: Red and Green M&Ms, Crushed Peppermint Bark, Crushed Candy Canes, and any other Christmas candies bring colorful, festive flavor to every bite.
- Sprinkles: Add sparkle and that extra Christmas touch.
Substitutions
- White Chocolate: Swap with almond bark or white candy melts.
- Popcorn: Use kettle corn for extra sweetness or plain air-popped for less sugar.
- M&Ms: Substitute with chocolate chips.
- Sprinkles: Use gold or silver for a New Year's version!
If you like this recipe, make sure to check out my Christmas Rice Krispies!
How to Make Holiday Popcorn:
- Step 1: Pop 2 bags of popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels.
- Step 2: Melt your white chocolate, red candy melts, and green candy melts all in their own microwave safe bowls.
- Step 3: Mix the melted white chocolate into the popcorn, stirring to get all the popcorn coated.
- Step 4: Place popcorn on a baking sheet then drizzle with red and green melted candy melts.
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- Step 5: Sprinkle with your favorite holiday candies and sprinkles. Allow the popcorn and melted chocolate to set up and then enjoy!
Check out my Christmas Wreath Cookies, Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies, Peppermint Marshmallow Wands, Gingerbread Trifle, Christmas Cake Pops, and Gingerbread Bundt Cake for more Holiday Recipes!
Variations
- Peppermint Twist: Stir in crushed candy canes and Andes Mints for a minty holiday flavor.
- Caramel Drizzle: Add caramel chips for extra richness.
- Nutty Mix: Toss in roasted almonds or pecans for crunch.
- Themed Popcorn Bags: Portion into clear treat bags tied with ribbon for an easy homemade gift.
Expert Tips
Use Fresh Popcorn: Stale popcorn won't hold the toppings well.
Remove Unpopped Kernels from Popcorn: Place the popped corn on a cooling rack and let the kernels fall through. It's that easy!
Don't Overheat the Chocolate: Melt slowly to avoid seizing or clumping.
Work Quickly: Mix toppings before the chocolate sets.
Cool Completely: Let the popcorn harden before breaking apart for the best texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days - it stays crisp and delicious.
Absolutely. Just make sure it's lightly salted and not overly buttery.
Use oil-based candy coloring (not water-based) to keep the chocolate smooth and vibrant.
Simply refrigerate the popcorn after you are done adding all the candy, sprinkles, and candy melt drizzle for 5-10 minutes.
You can make your own using my favorite homemade peppermint bark recipe, or grab some already-made Ghirardelli peppermint from online or the grocery store!
More Festive Holiday Recipes
If you like this recipe, make sure to check out all my Christmas Recipes, like Christmas Tree Cupcakes, Cranberry Julep, Soft Gingerbread Cookies, Candied Cranberries, Easy Chocolate Truffles, Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Dip, and Snowman Chocolate.
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Christmas Holiday Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bags Popped Popcorn
- 11 oz White Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup red candy melts
- ½ cup green candy melts
- 4 Candy Canes crushed
- 1 cup Red and Green M&Ms
- ½ cup peppermint bark chopped up
- Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pop your bags of popcorn and remove the unpopped kernels. See notes on how to do that easily. Place popcorn in a large bowl, set aside.2 bags Popped Popcorn
- In a microwave-safe dish, microwave your white chocolate. To do this, place your microwave on 50% power, microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until white chocolate chips are melted.11 oz White Chocolate Chips
- Pour the white chocolate over the popcorn and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Spread the popcorn onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt your red and green candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls the same way you melted the white chocolate chips.½ cup red candy melts, ½ cup green candy melts
- Using a spoon or small spatula, drizzle the red and green melted candy melts over the popcorn.
- Sprinkle popcorn with crushed candy canes, chopped peppermint bark, M&Ms, and lots of sprinkles.4 Candy Canes, 1 cup Red and Green M&Ms, ½ cup peppermint bark, Christmas Sprinkles
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes, or until the popcorn has completely set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.
- How to remove unpopped kernels:
- Place a cooling rack on top of a large baking sheet. Pour half of a bag of popcorn onto the cooling rack, and let the unpopped kernels fall through the holes onto the baking sheet. Remove popcorn and repeat with the remaining popcorn in the bag.
Wannetta says
I have not previously posted this question. I want to make your buffalo popcorn . I looked at some of your other popcorn recipes but all are same. You say use 3 bags of popcorn but not which size??
Lisa says
What a great question! I use the 2.75 oz bags- for me they are the standard popcorn size bag (not a mini or low cal serving bag) but I realize that might not be standard where you are. Thank you for asking!
Kathryn says
This is so fun and festive! I love festive popcorn!
Lizet Bowen says
Everything sounds delicious! I love the festive popcorn 🙂
Lisa says
Oh thank you!
Alexandra says
This is such a fun and festive idea - I could happily snack on this anytime!
Lisa says
Thanks and me too!
Bob says
Got to love popcorn, I have never had it with anything besides butter. This looks like fun and I need to try!
Lisa says
Yes it's my fave! Thanks!
Karen says
My kids would love this! Cannot wait to give it a try.
Lisa says
Yay! It is so tasty!
Caitlyn Erhardt says
This looks like the perfect snack to watch during a Christmas movie!
Lisa says
Yes girl for sure!