Description
This Easter Candy Popcorn Recipe is a delightful and festive treat perfect for springtime celebrations. It combines fluffy popcorn with melted butter, mini marshmallows, and colorful candy-coated chocolates to create a sweet and crunchy snack that everyone will love. Easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for parties, Easter baskets, or just a fun family dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Base
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- Salt, as needed to taste
Marshmallow Mixture
- 3 tablespoons sweet cream salted butter
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
Toppings
- Handful of mini marshmallows
- Bunny Mix M&M’s (approx. 1 cup)
- Hershey’s milk chocolate candy-coated eggs (approx. 1 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare Popcorn: Pop 10 cups of popcorn using your preferred method, then transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle salt liberally over the popcorn to taste and gently toss to evenly season.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons of sweet cream salted butter. Add 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
- Combine Mixture with Popcorn: Pour the melted marshmallow and butter mixture over the salted popcorn. Using a heat-resistant spatula, carefully fold the mixture into the popcorn until it is evenly coated.
- Add Toppings: While the mixture is still warm, sprinkle a handful of mini marshmallows, Bunny Mix M&M’s, and Hershey’s milk chocolate candy-coated eggs over the popcorn. Gently toss to distribute the candies evenly throughout the popcorn.
- Cool and Set: Spread the candy popcorn mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or large platter to cool and set. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature, so the marshmallow coating hardens slightly and holds the candies in place.
- Serve: Once cooled, break the popcorn into clusters and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh popped popcorn for best texture; avoid unpopped kernels.
- If you prefer a less sweet treat, reduce the amount of candy-coated eggs and M&M’s.
- Butter can be substituted with a dairy-free alternative to make this recipe lactose-free.
- Store popcorn in an airtight container to keep it crisp.
- For a colorful twist, use different varieties of seasonal candy-coated chocolates.
