Description
This festive Patriotic Popcorn is the ultimate sweet and salty snack for any celebration. With eye-catching red, white, and blue colors, it’s an easy and delicious way to wow your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels (or pre-popped popcorn)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 1/2 cup blue candy melts
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Pop the kernels according to the package directions or measure 1 cup of pre-popped popcorn into a large bowl.
- Drizzle melted butter over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly.
- Melt the red and blue candy melts in separate bowls according to package instructions. Stir each until smooth.
- Drizzle the red candy over the popcorn, followed by the blue candy. Stir with a spatula to create a marbled effect.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and drizzle over the popcorn. Add mini marshmallows and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to set. Once hardened, break apart and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Customize colors for other holidays. Avoid overheating candy melts to keep popcorn from getting soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: patriotic popcorn, 4th of July snack, festive popcorn, red white blue treat