4th of July Popcorn
A quick and festive patriotic popcorn snack made with white chocolate, M&Ms, pretzels, and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for fireworks nights and 4th of July parties.
Ingredients
- 10 cups Popped popcorn Plain air-popped or lightly salted
- 1 ½ cups White chocolate chips Or white candy melts
- 1 cup M&Ms Red and blue or any patriotic candy
- 1 cup Mini pretzels Broken into smaller pieces
- ¼ cup Red white, and blue sprinkles For decoration
- Pinch — Sea salt Optional for contrast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine popped popcorn, broken pretzels, and M&Ms. Toss gently to mix.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn mixture. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Quickly sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the coated popcorn before the chocolate sets.
- Spread the popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer.
- Allow to cool and set for 15–20 minutes at room temperature.
- Once firm, break into clusters and serve or package in treat bags.
- Nutrition:
- (You can calculate nutrition facts based on your ingredient brands, but here’s an estimate per serving)
- Calories: ~300 kcal per serving
- (More detailed nutrition data can be added with premium tools)
Notes
- Store popcorn in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Avoid refrigeration to keep crunchiness.
- Great as a party snack or gift in patriotic treat bags.
- Customize by swapping candy or adding nuts for extra crunch.