Description
Discover the joy of Patriotic Popcorn, a vibrant and festive treat that will steal the spotlight at any gathering! This colorful snack is perfect for celebrations, featuring freshly popped popcorn drizzled with red, white, and blue candy melts, finished with M&Ms and star-shaped sprinkles. Not only is it visually stunning, but it’s also incredibly easy to make, making it a favorite among kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a Fourth of July party or simply enjoying a movie night at home, this crunchy delight adds a dash of fun to every occasion.
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 (preferably red, white, and blue)
- 1 tbsp star-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper or microwave method until fluffy.
- Melt red, white, and blue candy melts in separate bowls in the microwave.
- Transfer melted candy into piping bags or zip-top bags.
- Spread popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet; drizzle melted candy over the top.
- While still warm, add M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Allow to set at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before breaking into clusters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg