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Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn

Santa munch Christmas popcorn is fun and festive popcorn snack mix that everyone would love. This super easy 5 ingredients popcorn snack mix comes together in 5 minutes. It’s so easy that kids can make it with your assistance!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 cups Popcorn
  • Generous pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • Christmas sprinkles – red, green, white colored
  • Peppermint candy – crushed
More add-ons (options)
  • pretzels
  • M&Ms - Green and red
  • mini marshmallows
  • Nuts – like almonds, pecans or walnuts

Instructions

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  1. Pop popcorn kernels in a pressure cooker, click here to learn how to make popcorn in a pressure cooker. If using microwavable popcorn, pop as per instructions on the packet.
  2. Note: If using microwavable popcorn bags I’d suggest you use plain popcorn and add salt to it once popped. Butter-flavored popcorn turns out yellow and it does not look white enough to make Christmas popcorn. Christmas popcorn is prettier when it’s white not golden yellow. Remove all the un-popped kernels. You don’t want to bite into it.
  3. Transfer popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with cookie sheet (silicon mat).
  4. Add salt over popcorn and toss well.
  5. Melt butter in a pan. To melted butter add mini marshmallows and stir until marshmallows are melted completely. DO NOT OVERHEAT MARSHMALLOWS.
  6. Remove immediately from the stove and pour it over the popcorn.
  7. Using a rubber (or wooden) spatula mix gently until all popcorn is coated in marshmallow mix.
  8. While popcorn is still warm and gooey add candies over it – Christmas sprinkles or confetti, M&Ms, crushed peppermint candy, and other add-ons. Mix gently.
  9. Allow popcorn to cool completely. Break the popcorn apart and store it in air-tight containers.
  10. It's best served immediately!

Notes

  • No marshmallows? If you don't have marshmallows, use white chocolate. Melt white chocolate with ¼ to ½ teaspoon coconut oil in the microwave. Pour melted chocolate over-salted popcorn mix. Note: With white chocolate, you won't have the gooey texture of popcorn, but it will still be delicious!
  • Use plain popcorn - I recommend you use plain popcorn. Butter-flavored popcorn packs yield golden yellow popcorn (movie popcorn types) and I did not like how it looked when mixed with marshmallows and holiday sprinkles. It was yellowish and didn't have that snow-white Christmas feel to it. 
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  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition Information

Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 42mg (2%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 42mg 2%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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