Description
A festive and easy-to-make White Chocolate Easter Popcorn recipe that combines crunchy popcorn with mini marshmallows, sweet white chocolate, colorful sprinkles, and candy-coated chocolate eggs. Perfect for Easter celebrations or as a fun snack treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Mix
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Coating
- 1 – 10 ounce bag white chocolate melting wafers
Toppings
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
- 1 – 10 ounce bag candy coated chocolate eggs
Instructions
- Combine Popcorn and Marshmallows: In a large bowl, stir together the 8 cups of popped popcorn and 2 cups of mini marshmallows until evenly mixed.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt the 10-ounce bag of white chocolate melting wafers according to the package directions, typically by heating in short intervals either in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Coat Popcorn Mixture: Pour the melted white chocolate over the popcorn and marshmallow mixture, then stir thoroughly to ensure all the popcorn is evenly coated with the white chocolate.
- Add Sprinkles and Candy Eggs: Spread the chocolate-coated popcorn onto a wax paper-lined tray, then immediately sprinkle the 1/4 cup of sprinkles and the candy-coated chocolate eggs over the mixture, gently folding them into the popcorn.
- Refrigerate and Serve: Place the tray in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to allow the white chocolate to set. Once firm, break apart any large clusters and store the popcorn in a tightly sealed container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh popped popcorn for the best texture and flavor; avoid pre-packaged microwave popcorn with added butter or salt.
- When melting chocolate wafers, be careful not to overheat as white chocolate can burn easily.
- You can substitute candy-coated chocolate eggs with your favorite Easter-themed candies or chocolate pieces.
- Store the popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or pretzels in the mix if dietary preferences allow.
