Patriotic Popcorn
Patriotic Popcorn is a delightful and vibrant treat that adds a fun twist to any celebration. Perfect for summer festivities like the 4th of July, this colorful snack combines fluffy popcorn with festive candy melts in red, white, and blue. Easy to make and customizable, it’s ideal for parties, movie nights, or as a sweet treat for family gatherings. The playful drizzling of candy melt creates an eye-catching presentation, while the sweet flavor of M&Ms provides an irresistible crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing/Melting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/4 cup red candy melts
- 1/4 cup white candy melts
- 1/4 cup blue candy melts
- 1/4 cup M&Ms (red, white, and blue)
- 1 tbsp sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper or microwave method until fully popped.
- Melt each color of candy melts separately in microwave-safe bowls.
- Drizzle melted candy over the popped popcorn spread on parchment paper.
- While still warm, add M&Ms and sprinkles to the drizzled popcorn.
- Allow the popcorn to cool until set before breaking into clusters.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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