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Christmas Popcorn Recipe (Candy Cane Crunch!)

This delicious Christmas popcorn recipe is perfectly festive for with the holidays with peppermint patties, candy canes, and red/green sprinkles! Your family will love it!

Candy Cane Crunch Christmas Popcorn Recipe

“Party popcorn,” as my littles call it, is a staple in our house for every holiday. You remember those special holiday treats that you always loved when you were little, right?

This one has always been a go-to in our house because it’s easy and inexpensive to make for large families. I always keep the ingredients on hand so that when it’s time to break out a Christmas dessert, this party popcorn recipe is ready to go.

The best part about this popcorn recipe is that it can be altered to any occasion or color scheme or to use ingredients you already have on hand.

This is our Christmas version . . . perfect for snuggling up and watching a movie or just for a festive snack any time. Need something to snack on for your Netflix holiday binge? This recipe is it!

Funny side note: growing up, we always popped our popcorn in a $5 garage sale popcorn popper my mom found.

We did this even thought microwave popcorn was available.It always seemed kitschy and fun and we always thought the popcorn tasted better!

Peppermint patties, candy canes, popcorn, candy melts, and red and green sprinkles

Candy Cane Popcorn

Ingredients

holiday popcorn in a metal pan on a countertop

Microwave the candy melts according to the package instructions. Stir until smooth and pour over popcorn in a large bowl.

Add in candies and sprinkles and toss to coat.

Spread out on a sheet pan and let harden.

Enjoy! Place in a plastic container with an airtight lid if you have any leftovers. This Christmas popcorn recipe will stay fresh for a few days.

Christmas popcorn recipe with candy cane

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Yield: 6 people

Christmas Popcorn

Christmas popcorn recipe with candy cane

This delicious popcorn recipe is perfectly festive for Christmas with peppermint patties, candy canes, and red/green sprinkles! Your family will love it!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 cups popcorn (popped, lightly salted)
  • 6 oz white candy melts (1/2 bag)
  • 6 peppermint patties (coarsely chopped)
  • 4 candy canes (crushed)
  • 1/8 cup sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Microwave the candy melts according to the package instructions. Stir until smooth and pour over popcorn in a large bowl.
  2. Add in candies and sprinkles and toss to coat.
  3. Spread out on a sheet pan and let harden.
  4. Enjoy! Place in a plastic container with an airtight lid if you have any leftovers. This Christmas popcorn will stay fresh for a few days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 serving

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 278Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 99mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 1gSugar: 34gProtein: 1g

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What are your tried and true Christmas dessert recipes? Let me know in the comments! If you like this popcorn recipe, I’d also love for you to check out these other easy Christmas recipes:

Candy Cane FudgeChristmas Butter CookiesChristmas CrackChristmas CupcakesChristmas Linzer CookiesGingerbread Bundt CakeGingerbread CupcakesGingerbread MuffinsGrinch CookiesGrinch CupcakesMarshmallow Pretzel TreatsMini Santa StrawberriesOreo BallsPeppermint Frosted CookiesPeppermint Ice CreamPeppermint Pudding CookiesRed Velvet Thumbprint CookiesReindeer ChowReindeer CookiesRice Krispie TreatsSanta CookiesSpice CakeTree BrowniesTree CupcakesWhoopie PiesWreath Cupcakes

Paige

Monday 30th of November 2015

This popcorn looks amazing! I think we're going to have to make this asap!

Paige https://www.thehappyflammily.com/

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