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Easter-Popcorn-Recipe

Easter Popcorn

Recipe Author: Sara

Easter Popcorn is a festive treat that’s packed with irresistible flavors! With popped popcorn, colorful M&Ms, and creamy candy melts, this recipe is simple to prepare and perfect for any celebration.

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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Cook Time 45 minutes
  • Yield 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups lightly salted popped popcorn
  • 1 cup pretzel twists (broken into pieces)
  • ½ cup roasted and salted peanuts or cashews
  • 1 (11-oz) bag white candy melts or white chocolate chips
  • 1 (8-oz) bag bunny shaped marshmallows
  • 1 (10-oz) bag pastel blend m&ms
  • ½ cup pink candy melts
  • easter sprinkles (as needed)


Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels, and nuts. Allow popcorn to cool if freshly popped.
  2. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  3. Melt the white candy melts according to package instructions, stirring every 20 seconds if using a microwave.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate over the popcorn mixture and stir gently with wooden spoons.
  5. Add marshmallows and ¾ of the pastel M&Ms to the bowl and mix well.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Melt the pink candy melts and drizzle over the popcorn using a pastry bag or spoon.
  8. Immediately sprinkle remaining M&Ms and decorations over the top.
  9. Let the popcorn cool fully before breaking into pieces for serving.

Notes

For best results, use candy melts as they melt easier compared to chocolate chips.
Feel free to customize by adding your favorite nuts or candies.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.