Hey, y’all! If you’re looking for a fun and festive snack, this Patriotic Popcorn is always a hit. With its red, white, and blue colors and sweet-and-salty flavor, it’s perfect for celebrating summer holidays and adding a little extra flair to the snack table.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard cookout, watching fireworks, or putting together party favors, this easy popcorn mix comes together quickly and is great for sharing.

Patriotic Popcorn

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This snack is great for serving by the bowlful, packaging into party favors, or setting out on a dessert table for guests to enjoy throughout the day. The combination of popcorn, candy coating, and festive candies creates plenty of texture and color without requiring much time or effort in the kitchen.

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Patriotic Popcorn Ingredients

• ½ c. popcorn kernels
• ¼ c. red candy melts
• ¼ c. white candy melts
• ¼ c. blue candy melts
• ¼ c. M&Ms (preferably red, white, and blue)
• 1 tbsp. sprinkles (stars and stripes themed if available)

How to Make Patriotic Popcorn

1. Pop the popcorn according to the package directions or your preferred method, then remove any unpopped kernels.
2. Place the red, white, and blue candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls and melt according to the package instructions. Transfer each color to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off, or leave them in the bowls for drizzling with a spoon.
3. Spread the popcorn evenly on a large parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the melted candy melts over the popcorn in a back-and-forth pattern.
4. Immediately sprinkle the M&Ms and decorative sprinkles over the popcorn while the candy coating is still wet.
5. Let the popcorn sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes, or refrigerate for about 10 minutes, until the candy coating is set.
6. Serve or package it into individual bags for parties and gifts, if desired.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Use freshly popped popcorn for the best texture and flavor.
2. Add the candy coating and toppings promptly so everything adheres before the candy begins to set.
3. Change the candy colors and sprinkles to match different holidays, parties, or special occasions.
4. Refrigerate the popcorn for about 10 minutes if you need the coating to set more quickly.

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Recipe

Patriotic Popcorn

JC Phelps

This Patriotic Popcorn is a fun, festive snack that’s perfect for summer celebrations and holiday gatherings!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cooling Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 6 cups

Calories 199 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ½ c. popcorn kernels
• ¼ c. red candy melts
• ¼ c. white candy melts
• ¼ c. blue candy melts
• ¼ c. M&Ms preferably red, white, and blue
• 1 tbsp. sprinkles stars and stripes themed if available

Instructions

 

• Pop the popcorn according to the package directions or your preferred method, then remove any unpopped kernels.
• Place the red, white, and blue candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls and melt according to the package instructions. Transfer each color to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off, or leave them in the bowls for drizzling with a spoon.
• Spread the popcorn evenly on a large parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the melted candy melts over the popcorn in a back-and-forth pattern.
• Immediately sprinkle the M&Ms and decorative sprinkles over the popcorn while the candy coating is still wet.
• Let the popcorn sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes, or refrigerate for about 10 minutes, until the candy coating is set.
• Serve or package it into individual bags for parties and gifts, if desired.

Notes

• Use freshly popped popcorn for the best texture and flavor.
• Add the candy coating and toppings promptly so everything adheres before the candy begins to set.
• Change the candy colors and sprinkles to match different holidays, parties, or special occasions.
• Refrigerate the popcorn for about 10 minutes if you need the coating to set more quickly.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 21mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

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