‘Tis the season for my straightforward 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 simple to make (and doesn’t contain uncooked eggs!), it’s a terrific vacation deal with to make with the kiddos.
- Quick and simple 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 steadiness: Salty popcorn, candy marshmallows and festive sprinkles — want I say extra?!
- Customizable mix-ins: Need to use leftover m&ms? Nice! Need to sprinkle the heck out of your Christmas popcorn? Go for it! Actually the choices are limitless right here.
Substances Wanted
- Popcorn kernels: You’ll need to pop your personal popcorn for this recipe! Freshly popped popcorn gained’t have any components on the kernels, so it’ll coat tremendous properly within the melted mallows.
- Coconut oil: I prefer to pop my popcorn in coconut oil due to the flavour! It’s delicate and a little bit candy.
- Mini marshmallows: Mini marshmallows soften actually simply and evenly, which is why I want the minis to the usual measurement marshmallows.
- Enjoyable mix-ins: Select your personal journey right here!
Learn how 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 cook dinner till all the kernels have popped. For a 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 overlook 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 positive ! One bag of microwave popcorn yields roughly 10 cups of popcorn. One factor to notice is tremendous buttery popcorn may 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 seem like snowmen!
- Add crimson or inexperienced meals coloring to the melted marshmallows
Learn how to Serve It
Is there a improper method to serve this Christmas popcorn? Positively not! However I’ve discovered that the majority usually I’m making this festive deal with for vacation events or film nights at dwelling with my kiddos. This popcorn may also make a terrific present for academics, neighbors or mates.
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 cook dinner till all the 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 robotically calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.
Images by: The Wood Skillet
