Christmas Popcorn

White chocolate dipped Christmas Popcorn is drizzled with M&Ms and crushed candy canes! It’s the perfect Christmas treat for the family.

Christmas Popcorn makes a perfect holiday snack along with White TrashPuppy Chow, and Caramel Apple Nachos. Enjoy some family time and a few sweet treats!!

Christmas popcorn drizzled with candy melts

A sweet christmas treat

During the holidays we love to get together with family, play games, and just really enjoy each other’s company. One of our favorite past times is snacking! Well eating in general really. We love a good munching spread.

One of our favorite holiday snacks is Christmas popcorn. It is perfect for munching while watching a good Christmas movie. I REALLY love popcorn and Christmas so we combined two of my favorite things to make this treat!

The Christmas Popcorn has M&Ms, bits of candy cane, white chocolate and red and green drizzle all over (it’s pretty much a peppermint version of our White Chocolate M&M Popcorn). It was so good! It would be great as a Christmas snack, a gift for neighbors or even a snack for Santa instead of cookies.

red wilton drizzle pouch for Christmas popcorn

Easy holiday popcorn

POPCORN. Start by popping the popcorn. When it’s done pour it into a bowl making sure no kernels are in the bowl.

CANDY COATING. Break your candy coating into squares (it makes it melt better) and place in a pan on low heat. Stir until it is all melted. Pour candy coating over the popcorn and mix until all the popcorn is coated.

CANDY. Add M&Ms (however many you want) and spread out onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Top with crushed candy canes and drizzle candy melts on top.

CHILL + SERVE. Refrigerate for a bit but take out ½ hour before you eat it so it’s not so hard. ENJOY!

Candy covered Christmas popcorn.

Tips, Variations + Storing Info

Using your air popcorn maker: If you want to air-pop the popcorn to make this Christmas Treat, instead of using microwave bags, you’ll need about ¾ -1 cup of kernels.

Gifting: After you break the popcorn into chunks, divide it up into fun containers to give to neighbors. Some containers that I love using include:

  • Christmas tins found at the dollar store.
  • A simple brown lunch bag, fold the top and make two hole punches. Thread a ribbon through the holes to tie it closed.
  • Cellophane or plastic treat  bags. Tie the tops closed with festive ribbon.
  • Reusable popcorn bowls. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and wrap with cellophane and a ribbon.

Variations:

  • Mini pretzels
  • Nuts such as pecans, walnuts, peanuts
  • Red and green sprinkles
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Sixlets
  • Sprinkles 

STORE popcorn in an airtight container for a few days at room temperature. The popcorn may become slightly chewy as it can absorb some moisture from the candy coating, but it’s still delicious.

A spread of candy coated Christmas popcorn

for more Popcorn Treats, check out:

Christmas Popcorn Recipe

5 from 14 votes
White chocolate dipped Christmas Popcorn is drizzled with M&Ms and crushed candy canes! It's the perfect Christmas treat for the family.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 786 kcal
Author Lil’ Luna

Ingredients

  • 1-2 bags plain popcorn
  • 24 oz vanilla bark or candy coating
  • 1-2 cups plain christmas M&Ms
  • crushed candy canes
  • red candy coating
  • green candy coating

Instructions
 

  • Start by popping the popcorn. When it's done pour it into a bowl making sure no kernels are in the bowl.
  • Break your candy coating into squares (it makes it melt better) and place in a pan on low heat. Stir until it is all melted.
  • Pour candy coating over the popcorn and mix until all the popcorn is coated.
  • Add M&Ms (however many you want) and spread out onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Top with crushed candy canes and drizzle candy melts on top.
  • Refrigerate for a bit but take out ½ hour before you eat it so it's not so hard. ENJOY!

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About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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Comments:

  1. 5 stars
    I forgot to leave a comment after making these in December! I got distracted by how good they were haha Thanks for the recipe!

  2. 5 stars
    I compared this one to other recipes and this one is the best by far. Thank you for sharing. It’s easy to make and everyone I gift it to loves it.

  3. This is such a cute and fun recipe! It’s simple enough for kids to help and participate and tasty enough to give as gifts!