Christmas Popcorn Recipe
This festive Christmas Popcorn recipe combines sweet kettle corn with white cake mix and melted white chocolate, creating a delightful holiday treat. Sprinkles and chocolate candies add colorful bursts of flavor and texture, perfect for holiday parties or gifting during the season.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Popcorn Mixture
- 12 cups kettle corn, room temperature
- ½ cup white cake mix powder
Chocolate and Toppings
- 16 oz. white chocolate, melted
- ½ cup sprinkles
- 1 cup chocolate candies
- Combine Popcorn and Cake Mix: In a very large bowl, thoroughly stir together the kettle corn and white cake mix powder until well combined. This ensures the popcorn is evenly coated with the cake mix flavor.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Continue until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, being careful not to burn it.
- Mix Chocolate into Popcorn: Pour most of the melted white chocolate into the popcorn and cake mix bowl, reserving a small amount for drizzling later. Stir the mixture well to coat the popcorn evenly with the chocolate.
- Add Sprinkles and Candies: Fold in the sprinkles and chocolate candies until evenly distributed throughout the popcorn mixture.
- Spread on Pan: Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Spread the popcorn mixture evenly across the pan to create a single layer.
- Drizzle Remaining Chocolate and Garnish: Drizzle the reserved melted white chocolate over the top of the popcorn and sprinkle with extra holiday-themed sprinkles for decoration and added festive flair.
- Set and Serve: Allow the popcorn to sit at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes until the chocolate firms up. Once set, package the popcorn in airtight containers for storage or enjoy immediately as a sweet holiday snack.
Notes
- Make sure the popcorn is completely cooled and dry before mixing in the cake mix and chocolate to prevent clumping.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor and smooth melting.
- Customize with your favorite holiday-themed sprinkles or colored candies for personalization.
- Store in airtight containers to maintain freshness and prevent the popcorn from getting stale.
- For a crunchier texture, spread the popcorn thinly and let it set undisturbed until the chocolate hardens.
Keywords: Christmas popcorn, holiday snack, kettle corn recipe, white chocolate popcorn, festive treats, holiday popcorn