Irresistible Star-Spangled Popcorn Mix Recipe Easy Homemade White Chocolate Snack
A quick, festive, and addictive popcorn mix coated in creamy white chocolate with patriotic red and blue sprinkles and candies, perfect for last-minute celebrations and parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (about 12 cups popped)
- 8 ounces white chocolate chips or bar
- 1/4 cup red sprinkles
- 1/4 cup blue sprinkles
- 1 cup mini pretzels, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup red and blue candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Pop 1/2 cup popcorn kernels using your preferred method (air popper, stovetop, or microwave). Spread the popped popcorn on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Remove any unpopped kernels.
- Melt 8 ounces white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring in between until smooth and creamy, or melt over a double boiler on low heat, stirring continuously.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter and a pinch of sea salt into the melted chocolate (optional).
- Quickly pour the melted white chocolate over the cooled popcorn. Gently fold in 1 cup broken mini pretzels, 1/4 cup red sprinkles, 1/4 cup blue sprinkles, and 1/2 cup red and blue candy-coated chocolates using a spatula in a folding motion to avoid crushing the popcorn.
- Spread the coated popcorn mix evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Let it cool completely at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
- Once set, break the popcorn mix into bite-sized clusters. Transfer to a serving bowl or package in airtight containers for storage or gifting.
Notes
Use fresh popcorn popped just before mixing for maximum crunch. Melt white chocolate slowly and stir often to avoid burning. Work quickly once chocolate is melted as it sets fast. Cool popcorn completely before adding chocolate to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free pretzels or substitute nuts. For vegan, use dairy-free white chocolate and coconut oil instead of butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (30 gram
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
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