Christmas Cookie Popcorn Recipe
Fill your belly with this Christmas Cookie Popcorn Recipe! It’s the perfect sweet treat to tempt you for more – and luckily, it’s fast and easy to make. This is a delicious popcorn sweet treat you can eat as a dessert or a snack.
If you want to enhance your taste buds this holiday season, gather the easy ingredients needed. Trust me when I say that this is going to be a hit!
I love that the red and green colors bring out the festive time of the year – and this treat is right in line with my mouth, wanting everything delicious!
Christmas Cookie Popcorn Recipe
The fun part about making popcorn snacks like this is that they’re easy and always impressive. No matter the flavor, they’re a hit. People can’t get enough popcorn!
My boys crave popcorn all year and swear it’s because our household makes every bowl taste unique. I love that about recipes!
This would be perfect for a holiday party, an afternoon snack, or a great recipe for a holiday movie night marathon at home. You can’t go wrong!
Can popcorn be a dessert?
Popcorn has always been considered a classic snack, often enjoyed when watching movies or sporting events. However, in recent years, there has been a growing debate about whether popcorn can be classified as a dessert.
While traditionally, dessert is seen as something sweet and indulgent, some argue that popcorn can also fit this description.
For example, caramel popcorn or kettle corn can be made with added sugar or other sweeteners, creating a sweet and savory flavor profile that is not dissimilar from many dessert foods.
For this reason, I say that popcorn is absolutely a dessert! Or at least in my house, it is!
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Once you make this Popcorn Cookie Recipe, it’s time to explore all the other flavors. As you can see from the list below, I have a lot of tasty recipes to share with you!
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What should I drink with sweet popcorn?
Everyone will choose their beverage, but I enjoy pairing this simple popcorn recipe with a big glass of milk.
The sweet chocolate flavoring coats the mouth perfectly, and a tall glass of cold milk is just what you need to wash it down.
It is a great option – and a tasty one! This could even be a fun idea to leave out for Santa this year. A bowl of popcorn and a glass of milk!
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Christmas Cookie Popcorn Recipe
Equipment
- Measuring Cups and Spoons Set
Ingredients
- 8 Cup(s) of White Popcorn
- 2 Ounce(s) of Red Melting Chocolate
- 2 Ounce(s) of Green Melting chocolate
- 4 Ounce(s) of White Melting Chocolate
- 6 Mini Frosted Oatmeal Cookies
- 6 Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Various colored Candy Coated Chocolates
- Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Grab a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Spread out the popped popcorn evenly on it.
- Break the mini chocolate chip cookies into three pieces. Set them to the side.
- Melt the candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir between each interval.
- Pour the white melted chocolate over the popcorn. Use a spatula to scrape the bowl and get all the chocolate off.
- Next, pour the red and green over the popcorn in a zig-zag pattern.
- Add the sprinkles, cookies, and chocolates while the chocolate is still wet.
- Let the popcorn dry for about 10 minutes.
- Once dry, break the popcorn apart into pieces.
Notes
Nutrition
Do you plan to eat this Christmas Popcorn recipe as a dessert or a sweet snack?
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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