Patriotic Popcorn
This Patriotic Popcorn is a delightful, colorful treat that perfectly captures the spirit of celebration. With its vibrant red, white, and blue hues, this sweet snack is perfect for festive gatherings like Independence Day, birthday parties, and movie nights. Made with fluffy popcorn coated in colorful candy melts and topped with M&Ms and festive sprinkles, it’s not just delicious but also visually stunning. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, it’s a fun activity for kids and adults alike. Whether served in a large bowl or packaged into individual bags, this crunchy patriotic snack is sure to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/4 cup red candy melts
- 1/4 cup white candy melts
- 1/4 cup blue candy melts
- 1/4 cup M&Ms (red, white, and blue)
- 1 tbsp sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Pop the kernels using an air popper or microwave them in a brown paper bag until popping slows down.
- Melt each color of candy melts separately in the microwave until smooth.
- Transfer melted candy into piping bags and drizzle over the popped popcorn spread on parchment paper.
- Immediately add M&Ms and sprinkles while the candy is still warm.
- Allow to set at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before breaking into clusters and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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