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Easter Popcorn Bars

These Easter Popcorn Bars make the perfect treat for the spring holiday season — they're easy, versatile, and full of festive colors! My popcorn bar recipe combines light and airy popcorn with sticky marshmallows, rich chocolate, crunchy candy, and brightly colored sprinkles for a sweet treat everyone will love. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 252 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cups Popcorn
  • 1 cup Easter egg candy
  • ¼ cup Sprinkles divided
  • ½ cup Candy Melts optional (pastel colors)
  • Easter candies for decoration

Instructions

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  1. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray and parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Place the marshmallows and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then stir until melted. If the marshmallows haven’t completely melted, continue microwaving for another 30 to 45 seconds.
  3. Stir in the Easter eggs and all but one tablespoon of the sprinkles. Press evenly into the pan.
  4. Melt the candy melts in the microwave and mix until smooth. Drizzle over the popcorn bars.
  5. While the drizzled candy is still soft, sprinkle with remaining sprinkles and add an Easter candies over the tops.
  6. When the drizzled candy has hardened, cut into 15 to 20 slices and serve.

Notes

  • Expert Tips:
  • Expert Tips:
  • If you’re in a rush, turn to pre-popped bags for a faster and easier recipe. You can also buy 1 to 2 bags of microwave popcorn, or make it on the stovetop, in your air popper, or using a microwave. Make sure to remove any hulls that don’t pop.
  • — they will melt more quickly than large ones. Feel free to chop any large marshmallows into halves or in quarters so they will melt evenly and quickly when microwaved with butter.
  • . It can become too hard as it cools.
  • so that any decorations you add stick better on top. Also, make sure you’re decorating cooled bars before cutting them into individual servings. 
  • , melt the butter and marshmallows in a double boiler. Place the marshmallows and butter in a glass or metal bowl and make sure the bowl fits tightly over a pan with boiling water. Stir until the marshmallows are melted.
  • for easier removal.
  • , then press the popcorn evenly in the pan. This will help prevent the marshmallow from sticking to your hands.
  • Storage:Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Storage
  • Optional Variations:
  • Optional Variations:
  • - Instead of pressing the popcorn mixture into a pan, butter your hands, shape the mix into balls, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet instead.
  • - Swap in your favorite plant-based butter and use vegan marshmallows (easily found at Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods, as well as online). Make sure to use vegan candy options too.
  • - Feel free to swap out the colors depending on the holiday or event you’re celebrating! Use purple, orange, and green for Halloween, red, white, and blue for 4th of July, or red, white, and green for Christmas. You’re also welcome to use school or team colors for fundraisers or post-game snacks!
  • - You can also add extra texture with other fun additions like:
  • - e.g. Oreos, ginger snaps, Biscoff
  • - e.g. macadamia nuts, cashews, pistachios, peanuts, or pecans
  • - You can even
  • dye it in Easter colors
  • first for an added burst of festive flair.
  • - Perfect for adding a little extra salty goodness and extra crunch. Consider using chocolate or yogurt-covered pretzels to balance out the sweetness.
  • - For added chew and sweetness.
  • - Just make sure to chop them into small enough bits before adding so the bars don’t fall apart.
  •  
  • Start with PLAIN popcorn. If you’re in a rush, turn to pre-popped bags for a faster and easier recipe. You can also buy 1 to 2 bags of microwave popcorn, or make it on the stovetop, in your air popper, or using a microwave. Make sure to remove any hulls that don’t pop.
  • Use mini marshmallows — they will melt more quickly than large ones. Feel free to chop any large marshmallows into halves or in quarters so they will melt evenly and quickly when microwaved with butter.
  • Don't over-microwave the marshmallow mixture. It can become too hard as it cools.
  • Drizzle the melted candy melts while still warm so that any decorations you add stick better on top. Also, make sure you’re decorating cooled bars before cutting them into individual servings. 
  • If you don’t have a microwave, melt the butter and marshmallows in a double boiler. Place the marshmallows and butter in a glass or metal bowl and make sure the bowl fits tightly over a pan with boiling water. Stir until the marshmallows are melted.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal.
  • Lightly butter or oil your hands, then press the popcorn evenly in the pan. This will help prevent the marshmallow from sticking to your hands.
  • Make Popcorn Balls - Instead of pressing the popcorn mixture into a pan, butter your hands, shape the mix into balls, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet instead.
  • Vegan - Swap in your favorite plant-based butter and use vegan marshmallows (easily found at Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods, as well as online). Make sure to use vegan candy options too.
  • Other Colorways - Feel free to swap out the colors depending on the holiday or event you’re celebrating! Use purple, orange, and green for Halloween, red, white, and blue for 4th of July, or red, white, and green for Christmas. You’re also welcome to use school or team colors for fundraisers or post-game snacks!

  • Add-Ins - You can also add extra texture with other fun additions like:

    Crushed Cookies - e.g. Oreos, ginger snaps, Biscoff Toasted Nuts - e.g. macadamia nuts, cashews, pistachios, peanuts, or pecans Flaked Coconut - You can even dye it in Easter colors first for an added burst of festive flair. Pretzels - Perfect for adding a little extra salty goodness and extra crunch. Consider using chocolate or yogurt-covered pretzels to balance out the sweetness. Yogurt Raisins - For added chew and sweetness. Dried Fruits - Just make sure to chop them into small enough bits before adding so the bars don’t fall apart.

  • Crushed Cookies - e.g. Oreos, ginger snaps, Biscoff
  • Toasted Nuts - e.g. macadamia nuts, cashews, pistachios, peanuts, or pecans
  • Flaked Coconut - You can even dye it in Easter colors first for an added burst of festive flair.
  • Pretzels - Perfect for adding a little extra salty goodness and extra crunch. Consider using chocolate or yogurt-covered pretzels to balance out the sweetness.
  • Yogurt Raisins - For added chew and sweetness.
  • Dried Fruits - Just make sure to chop them into small enough bits before adding so the bars don’t fall apart.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 252kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 65mg (3%) Potassium 20mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 166IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252

% Daily Value*

Calories 252kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Potassium 20mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 166IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.