Holiday White Chocolate Popcorn
White Chocolate Popcorn is an addictive homemade holiday gift or snack for any gathering. Whatever the occasion this sweet and irresistible snack fits the bill!
Move over caramel corn, there’s a competitor in town! This White Chocolate Covered Popcorn is lightly coated with white chocolate and will disappear quickly whenever it’s served!
Why You Must Make
- This is a super easy, festive, and delicious snack!
- You only need FOUR ingredients to make this.
- It can be made for any holiday or occasion just by swapping out the M&Ms for those with seasonal colors.
I adore popcorn. When I was in college, I considered a big batch of popcorn a perfectly acceptable meal. Even when we were dating, Bill would roll his eyes when my funds were tight and I’d choose to buy a chic sweater over groceries. Popcorn always came to my rescue if I was hungry. So it’s no surprise that I wanted to make a huge batch of this Easy White Chocolate Popcorn. I could have eaten every last crumb myself! I served this to my book club, and they all wanted the recipe details.
Ingredient Notes
- Microwave Popcorn – Look for a brand that has a “natural flavor,” then pop and remove unpopped kernels. I used the Orville Reddenbacher brand.
- White Chocolate Chips – I used a 12-ounce bag of Ghirardelli chocolate chips.
- Vegetable Oil – Use a neutral oil, not olive oil. I used canola oil.
- M&Ms – Use colors that work with the occasion. There are always seasonal M&Ms available around specific holidays.
Recipe Tips
- This is a snack I made for my book club gathering. I think my friends were expecting an exotic, complicated recipe when they asked for this white chocolate popcorn recipe. It couldn’t be simpler.
- I popped a couple of bags of microwave popcorn. I prefer those labeled “natural” to avoid any artificial butter flavorings. Then I tossed it with a bag of melted white chocolate chips with a touch of vegetable oil.
- Make sure to remove any unpopped kernels before adding the chocolate. They could be choking hazards for young children.
- I added some autumnal-hued M&M’s for a pop of color in this candy popcorn. The red and green ones that appear around Christmas transform this into a fun holiday treat.
- Other additions such as nuts, dried fruit, sprinkles, and other candies would taste incredible, too. Just toss in your favorites.
Frequently Asked Questions
White chocolate popcorn is popped popcorn that’s coated with white chocolate.
Yes! Just pop your kernels in neutral oil, cool, then coat with white chocolate as directed in the recipe.
Candy Melts don’t have any cocoa butter in them, so technically, they’re not chocolate. The taste and texture won’t be quite as nice, but they can be used in a pinch.
Make sure it’s cooled thoroughly, then store it in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep well for up to a week.
It must be cooled to room temperature before coating in white chocolate. If it’s even slightly warm, the popcorn may lose its crispy texture.
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Book Club Selections:
For those of you who love to read, here is a list of the books my book club has read and discussed over the past 27 years.
White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe
A sweet popcorn treat coated with white chocolate and tossed with M & M's!
Ingredients
- 2 bags "natural" flavored microwave popcorn (I used Orville Reddenbacher brand), popped, unpopped kernels removed
- 12 ounce bag white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- ¾ cup M&Ms, I used a bag with fall colors for my autumn book club
Instructions
- Gently melt the white chocolate chips with vegetable oil in the microwave, stopping and stirring every 30 seconds or so, till smooth.
- Put popped popcorn in a very large mixing bowl.
- Pour melted white chocolate over popcorn, gently tossing. Quickly sprinkle with M&M's and continue tossing till most of the popcorn is coated.
- Spread popcorn onto a large baking sheet and allow to cool completely. Break apart large pieces to serve.
Notes
This popcorn is best on the day it is made.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 447Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 216mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 3gSugar: 38gProtein: 5g
4 Comments on “Holiday White Chocolate Popcorn”
This **Holiday White Chocolate Popcorn** is the perfect festive treat! Start by popping your favorite popcorn and removing any unpopped kernels. Melt white chocolate or candy melts in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn, tossing gently to coat. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle in crushed candy canes, festive sprinkles, or mini marshmallows for extra holiday cheer. Spread the popcorn on parchment paper to cool (https://faisal-movers.pk/) and set. Once hardened, break into clusters and enjoy this sweet, crunchy holiday snack!
This was GREAT, I made a double batch and used it as teacher gifts. So yummy!
This is the perfect snack for munching on while watching holiday movies. I love the sweet and salty combo! This is going to make great gifts too!
I love white chocolate! This is the perfect idea for edible treats to give away for the holidays!