Description
Easter Candy Popcorn is a delightful and colorful snack perfect for springtime gatherings or as a fun treat for kids. This no-bake dessert features a mix of popcorn, white chocolate, marshmallows, and candy-coated chocolates, all in pretty pastel colors that make it a festive addition to any Easter celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Easter Candy Popcorn:
- 8 cups plain popped popcorn (about 1/3 cup kernels or 2 microwave bags)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates (such as M&M’s or Mini Eggs)
- ½ cup pastel sprinkles
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the popped popcorn evenly over it.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Coat the Popcorn: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn and toss gently to coat. Add mini marshmallows, candy-coated chocolates, sprinkles, and sea salt.
- Set and Serve: Allow the popcorn mixture to set at room temperature until the chocolate hardens. Break into clusters and enjoy!
Notes
- Customize with your favorite Easter candies or colored sprinkles.
- For extra crunch, add pretzels or cereal to the mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
