Best Christmas Popcorn Recipes

CHRISTMAS POPCORN

Steps:

• Microwave popcorn according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl. In a microwave, melt white baking chips; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn and stir until coated. Add the M&M's, candy canes and peanuts., Immediately spread onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

JAMIE'S SPICED SUGAR AND CHRISTMAS POPCORN RECIPE

Steps:

• SPICED SUGAR:.
• Put all of the sugar ingredients, except the sugar into a food processor and whiz until well blended and fine. Add the sugar and whiz again to combine everything together.
• Spread the sugar out on a tray to dry out for a couple of hours before using, as it will be slightly moist at this stage.
• Once dry, sieve the sugar to catch any large pieces and discard them. Keep the sugar in an airtight container. It will keep for ages!
• POPCORN:.
• Put the oil and butter into a pan on high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the popcorn and stir well to coat. Cover and leave to pop, shaking occasionally.
• Put the sugar into a large bowl and when the popcorn is ready, add it to the bowl, tossing quickly to coat it with the sugar.

CHRISTMAS PARTY POPCORN

Steps:

• Add popcorn to a large bowl.
• Place candy melts or white chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power in 15-second increments, stirring every 15 seconds, just until melted. It usually takes me about 1 minutes and a half with my microwave.
• Working quickly, pour melted candy melts or white chocolate over the popcorn and gently but quickly stir until the popcorn is coated.
• Top liberally with the sprinkles, stirring once or twice to help distribute the sprinkles.
• Spread on a parchment-paper-lined cookie sheet and allow to harden, about one hour. Break up and serve.
• Keeps up to three days at room temperature when kept in an airtight container.

MARSHMALLOW POPCORN CHRISTMAS TREE

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, melt the butter and marshmallows.
• 2. Spread the popcorn out on a jelly roll pan and drizzle all the melted marshmallow over it. Toss it a little so that the popcorn is all coated.
• 3. Mound the popcorn onto a Christmas serving platter and mold the popcorn into a large cone.
• 4. Work quickly to shape the cone as it will become more difficult to mold it as it cools down.
• 5. With all the colorful candies, you can stick them onto the popcorn tree or use toothpick to decorate the tree.
• 6. Don't forget to put the last and most important candy on the top of the tree, use a lollipop.

POPCORN CHRISTMAS TREES

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter and food coloring until blended. Pour over popcorn and stir to coat., With wet hands, shape mixture by 3/4 cupfuls into evergreen tree shapes. While warm, press a few M&M's into each tree. Place on a greased baking sheet; let stand until firm, about 30 minutes.