The holidays are a time for cozy moments, special gatherings, and of course, delicious treats. Now baked goods are wonderful, but why not try a new thing and give our holiday popcorn ideas a shot?
From classic peppermint to whimsical Grinch-inspired treats, these recipes make your Popper the MVP of holiday entertaining. Check ‘em out below:
Peppermint Popcorn
If we had to pick one flavor that screams festive, peppermint would be right at the top of our list. Something about it instantly gets us in the holiday spirit, which is why peppermint popcorn is always a hit during Christmas movie night marathons or holiday gatherings with friends and family.
It’s really easy to make, too. All you need to do is melt white chocolate, drizzle it over fresh popcorn, and top it off with crushed candy canes.
Grinch Popcorn
Bring the magic of Whoville to your holiday spread with this Grinch-inspired popcorn recipe! With its vibrant green color from gel food coloring mixed into melted white chocolate and red M&M’s representing the Grinch’s growing heart, it will steal the show faster than that grumpy green guy stole Christmas.
Gingerbread Popcorn
When you’re craving something warm and spiced for the holidays, gingerbread popcorn doesn’t disappoint. This recipe combines ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with a molasses-butter coating that turns your popcorn into a cozy treat. And that aroma that fills your kitchen while you make it? That’s just the cherry on top.
Butter Toffee Popcorn
Butter toffee popcorn is pure decadence — each kernel gets coated in a rich toffee made with butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. It might take a bit of trial and error to perfect the toffee, but the payoff is absolutely worth it. Striking the right balance between sweet and salty, it’s the kind of holiday popcorn that makes an impressive homemade gift.
Snickerdoodle Popcorn
Sugar, spice, and everything nice. That’s snickerdoodle popcorn for you! It’s basically your favorite seasonal cookie reimagined as popcorn, only you don’t need to bake it. With only a handful of ingredients, this holiday popcorn recipe is ready in minutes and perfect for those quiet nights in when you’re craving a comforting snack.
Banana Pudding Popcorn
Not everyone wants peppermint and gingerbread at every party this season, which is why our next holiday popcorn recipe idea is banana pudding popcorn. Inspired by the beloved Southern dessert, it’s comforting, nostalgic, and incredibly easy to put together. Simply mix banana pudding powder into melted white chocolate, coat your popcorn in it, and then finish off with a generous sprinkling of crushed vanilla wafers.
Hot Cocoa Popcorn
For chocolate lovers who want something cozy and festive, cocoa popcorn delivers every time. This recipe is as simple as they come. Just toss freshly popped popcorn with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. You can also throw in mini marshmallows, drizzle melted dark chooclate, or add a dash of cinnamon to give it a nice kick.
Popcorn Balls
No holiday popcorn roundup would be complete without mentioning popcorn balls. These timeless treats are fun to make with your kids and can be formed using corn syrup, marshmallows, honey, or molasses, depending on what flavor and texture you’re after. We think these make excellent party favors!
Holiday Snacking, Sorted
We hope these holiday popcorn recipe ideas give you fresh ways to celebrate this season, whether you’re binge-watching your favorite festive movies, hosting your extended family, or surprising your friends with a homemade treat.
Still don’t have a Popper? ‘Tis the season to treat yourself!
