If you’re looking for a quick, festive snack that’s perfect for Christmas movie nights, gift bags, or holiday parties, Santa Crunch Popcorn is the answer! It’s sweet, salty, colorful, and so easy to make—no baking required!
This Santa Crunch Popcorn is the perfect combination of popcorn, sweet candy coating, and festive mix-ins that make every bite feel like Christmas. It’s one of those easy holiday recipes that kids can help with—just mix, melt, and toss! Whether you’re making it for a holiday movie night, packaging it up for homemade gifts, or adding it to a dessert table, this cheerful treat always disappears fast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & easy – ready in about 10 minutes.
- No baking required – just melt, mix, and enjoy.
- Perfect for gifting – fill up treat bags or jars for friends, teachers, or coworkers.
- Festive & fun – the red and green candies make it look so merry!
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🍿 Ingredients
- Popped popcorn
- Mini marshmallows
- Butter
- Red and green M&M’s (holiday mix)
- Christmas sprinkles (red, green, white)
Instructions
- Prepare the popcorn: Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl.
- Melt the marshmallows: Melt the butter in a pot and add the marshmallows, stirring until melted.
- Combine: Pour the melted marshmallows over the popcorn mixture and mix until evenly coated.
- Decorate: Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and top with M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Cool & serve: Let the marshmallow coating cool for a few minutes and then pull apart and enjoy!
Christmas Santa Crunch Popcorn
Santa Crunch Popcorn is a sweet and salty holiday treat made with popcorn, pretzels, M&M’s, and a white chocolate coating. It’s quick to make, perfectly festive, and great for parties or gift bags!
Ingredients
- 10 Cups Popped Popcorn
- 3 Tbsp Butter
- 3 Cups Mini Marshmallows
- Christmas M&Ms
- Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the popcorn: Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl.
- Melt the marshmallows: Melt the butter in a pot and add the marshmallows, stirring until melted.
- Combine: Pour the melted marshmallows over the popcorn mixture and mix until evenly coated.
- Decorate: Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and top with M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Serve: Let the marshmallow coating cool for a few minutes and pull apart and enjoy!
Serving Ideas
- Serve in red and green bowls at your holiday party.
- Wrap in cellophane bags tied with ribbon for homemade gifts.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top for extra peppermint crunch!
Perfect For
- Christmas movie nights
- Classroom treats
- Neighbor and teacher gifts
- Holiday snack boards
Santa Crunch Popcorn is the ultimate holiday treat—sweet, salty, and full of Christmas cheer! With its colorful mix of sweet and salty flavors, it’s a treat everyone loves—from kids to grown-ups alike. Make a big batch, turn on your favorite Christmas movie, and enjoy a bowl of festive cheer!
You can easily switch up the ingredients in Santa Crunch Popcorn to fit your taste or what you have on hand! Swap the M&M’s for chocolate chips, mini peanut butter cups, or holiday-colored Sixlets. You can also add dried cranberries, crushed candy canes, or mini Oreos for fun flavor twists.
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