White Chocolate Christmas Popcorn Recipe
This festive White Chocolate Christmas Popcorn is a delightful holiday treat combining buttery microwave popcorn with a smooth white chocolate drizzle and colorful red and green sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights in, this sweet and crunchy snack is easy to prepare and wonderfully seasonal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 1 bag microwave popcorn (butter flavored)
White Chocolate Drizzle
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Decoration
- Red and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Pop Popcorn: Pop the popcorn according to the package directions, ensuring it is fresh and fully popped for the best texture.
- Prepare Surface: Spread the popped popcorn evenly over 1-2 parchment-lined baking sheets to maximize surface area, making it easier to drizzle the chocolate and for it to set evenly.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. This usually takes about 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Using a spoon, drizzle the melted white chocolate evenly over the popcorn. Immediately sprinkle the red and green sprinkles over the chocolate before it hardens to ensure they stick.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the popcorn to sit undisturbed at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until the white chocolate has fully hardened.
- Store: Once set, store the popcorn in an airtight container. It will keep fresh for up to one week, making it a great make-ahead holiday snack.
Notes
- Using coconut oil helps to achieve a smooth and fluid consistency when melting the white chocolate, making it easier to drizzle.
- Ensure that the popcorn is spread out in a single layer to prevent clumping when coating with chocolate.
- This treat is best enjoyed within one week of preparation for optimal freshness.
Keywords: white chocolate popcorn, holiday popcorn, Christmas snack, festive popcorn, sweet popcorn, holiday treat
