‘Tis the season for my simple Christmas popcorn (aka snowman popcorn as my youngsters name it!)! Made with popcorn tossed in melted marshmallows and your favourite festive mix-ins. It’s candy, crunchy, and ideal for vacation events or gifting! And because it’s fast and straightforward to make (and doesn’t contain uncooked eggs!), it’s an important vacation deal with to make with the kiddos.
- Quick and straightforward prep: All you want is quarter-hour, popcorn, mini marshmallows, coconut oil and your favourite vacation mix-ins to make this yummy vacation deal with!
- Candy and salty stability: Salty popcorn, candy marshmallows and festive sprinkles — want I say extra?!
- Customizable mix-ins: Wish to use leftover m&ms? Nice! Wish to sprinkle the heck out of your Christmas popcorn? Go for it! Actually the choices are limitless right here.
Components Wanted
- Popcorn kernels: You’ll wish to pop your personal popcorn for this recipe! Freshly popped popcorn received’t have any components on the kernels, so it is going to coat tremendous properly within the melted mallows.
- Coconut oil: I wish to pop my popcorn in coconut oil due to the flavour! It’s delicate and just a little candy.
- Mini marshmallows: Mini marshmallows soften actually simply and evenly, which is why I favor the minis to the usual measurement marshmallows.
- Enjoyable mix-ins: Select your personal journey right here!
The way to Make Christmas Popcorn
- Make the popcorn: Add the coconut oil and the popcorn kernels into a big pot with a lid. Put over medium warmth and prepare dinner till the entire kernels have popped. Professional tip: it’s time to take away from warmth as soon as the popping slows to each few seconds.
- Soften the marshmallows: Warmth a big nonstick skillet over low warmth and add the remaining coconut oil. As soon as the oil has melted, add the salt and marshmallows. Stir ceaselessly till the marshmallows have melted.
- Fold all of it collectively: Add the popcorn to the pan of melted marshmallows and stir till simply mixed. Don’t neglect so as to add your favourite mix-ins.
- Serve and luxuriate in! Serve in your favourite household popcorn bowl or roll them into balls to make “snow” balls!
Can I exploit Microwave Popcorn?
For certain ! One bag of microwave popcorn yields roughly 10 cups of popcorn. One factor to notice is tremendous buttery popcorn could have a tougher time adhering to the melted marshmallows, so attempt to keep away from overly buttered varieties.
Variations & Add-Ins
- Peppermint chips
- White chocolate drizzle
- Mini m&ms
- Multi-colored sprinkles
- Powdered sugar
- Google-y eyes to make it appear to be snowmen!
- Add crimson or inexperienced meals coloring to the melted marshmallows
The way to Serve It
Is there a incorrect approach to serve this Christmas popcorn? Positively not! However I’ve discovered that the majority typically I’m making this festive deal with for vacation events or film nights at house with my kiddos. This popcorn also can make an important present for academics, neighbors or pals.
Storage Notes
Retailer this Christmas popcorn in an hermetic container in a cool, darkish place for as much as 5 days. It tends to clump extra the longer it sits, and turns into extra chewy and fewer crunchy.
Extra of My Favourite Christmas Desserts
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Add ½ tablespoon of the coconut oil and the popcorn kernels into a big pot with a lid. Put over medium warmth and prepare dinner till the entire kernels have popped. Take away from warmth as soon as the popping slows to each few seconds. Put aside.
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Warmth a big nonstick skillet over low warmth and add 3 tablespoons coconut oil. As soon as the oil has melted, add the salt and marshmallows. Stir ceaselessly till the marshmallows have melted. Take away from warmth. Add the popcorn to the pan and stir till simply mixed.
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Fold in desired mix-ins.
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Serve in your favourite household popcorn bowl!
- 1 bag of microwave popcorn yields about 10 cups of popcorn
- Alternatively, function popcorn balls, any measurement.
Energy: 297 kcal, Carbohydrates: 45 g, Protein: 2 g, Fats: 13 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 29 g
Diet data is routinely calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.
Pictures by: The Wood Skillet
