If you’re having a gathering of friends and family for the 4th of July, you have got to make this super simple patriotic popcorn recipe. It’s such a tasty snack and so easy to make.
With only 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of setting time, you can have this delicious red white and blue popcorn ready to serve in just half an hour. Break it up into clusters and then serve in a big bowl or divide up into small bags or cups.
Patriotic Popcorn Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yields: about 6-8 cups
Ingredients:
- 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 (preferably red, white, and blue)
- 1 tbsp sprinkles (stars and stripes themed if available)
Instructions:
Pop the Corn:
Air Popper: Use an air popper to pop the 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Microwave: Alternatively, place the popcorn kernels in a brown paper bag, fold the top over a few times to seal it, and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until the popping slows to about 5 seconds between pops.
Prepare the Candy Melts:
Place the red, white, and blue candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls. Microwave each bowl for 1 minute, stir, and continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Transfer each color to a separate small piping bag or a zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off for drizzling.
Assemble the Patriotic Popcorn:
Spread the popped popcorn on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the melted red, white, and blue candy melts over the popcorn in a back-and-forth motion.
While the candy is still melted, sprinkle the M&Ms and decorative sprinkles evenly over the popcorn to ensure they stick.
Let It Set:
Allow the candy melts to harden at room temperature, which should take about 15-20 minutes. You can also place the tray in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to speed up the hardening process.
Serve and Enjoy:
Once the candy has set, break the popcorn into clusters. Serve in a large bowl or distribute into individual serving bags for a party.
Patriotic Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 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 preferably red, white, and blue
- 1 tbsp sprinkles stars and stripes themed if available
Instructions
Pop the Corn:
- Air Popper: Use an air popper to pop the 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Microwave: Alternatively, place the popcorn kernels in a brown paper bag, fold the top over a few times to seal it, and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until the popping slows to about 5 seconds between pops.
Prepare the Candy Melts:
- Place the red, white, and blue candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls. Microwave each bowl for 1 minute, stir, and continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Transfer each color to a separate small piping bag or a zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off for drizzling.
Assemble the Patriotic Popcorn:
- Spread the popped popcorn on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the melted red, white, and blue candy melts over the popcorn in a back-and-forth motion.
- While the candy is still melted, sprinkle the M&Ms and decorative sprinkles evenly over the popcorn to ensure they stick.
Let It Set:
- Allow the candy melts to harden at room temperature, which should take about 15-20 minutes. You can also place the tray in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to speed up the hardening process.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the candy has set, break the popcorn into clusters. Serve in a large bowl or distribute into individual serving bags for a party.