Description
The Best Red, White, and Blue Popcorn Ever is a vibrant and festive treat that perfectly captures the spirit of celebration. Ideal for occasions like the Fourth of July, this delightful snack combines sweet candy melts with salty popcorn, creating an irresistible flavor experience. Its eye-catching red, white, and blue colors make it not only delicious but also a stunning centerpiece for any gathering. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare—no baking required! Great for movie nights or kids’ parties, this customizable popcorn will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup popcorn kernels (yields about 12–15 cups popped)
- ¼ cup red candy melts
- ¼ cup white candy melts
- ¼ cup blue candy melts
- ¼ cup red, white, and blue M&Ms
- 1 tablespoon patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper or microwave. Remove unpopped kernels.
- Melt each color of candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Transfer melted candy into piping bags or zip-top bags.
- Spread popped popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle colored candy over it in patterns.
- While still wet, add M&Ms and patriotic sprinkles on top.
- Let the popcorn set at room temperature for 15–20 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Break into clusters and serve in a large bowl or portion into individual bags.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg