Description

This Easter Candy Popcorn recipe is a delightful treat combining crunchy popcorn with sweet mini marshmallows, buttery goodness, and festive candies like Bunny Mix M&M’s and Hershey’s milk chocolate candy-coated eggs. Perfect for parties, snack time, or a fun holiday dessert, it comes together quickly in about 20 minutes and serves 10 people.

Ingredients

Popcorn Base

10 cups popped popcorn
Salt, to taste

Marshmallow Mixture

3 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
3 cups mini marshmallows

Toppings

Handful of mini marshmallows
1 cup Bunny Mix M&M’s
1 cup Hershey’s milk chocolate candy-coated eggs

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Instructions

Prepare the Popcorn: Place 10 cups of popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle salt liberally to taste and gently toss to coat evenly.
Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons of salted butter. Once melted, add 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
Combine Popcorn and Marshmallow Mixture: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the salted popcorn. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the mixture together until all popcorn is evenly coated.
Add Toppings: Quickly fold in a handful of mini marshmallows, 1 cup of Bunny Mix M&M’s, and 1 cup of Hershey’s milk chocolate candy-coated eggs while the marshmallow mixture is still sticky to help them adhere.
Cool and Set: Spread the coated popcorn mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray, pressing down gently to form an even layer. Allow it to cool and set at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serve: Break into clusters and serve as a festive Easter-themed snack or dessert.

Notes

Use freshly popped popcorn for best texture to avoid chewiness.
Adjust the amount of salt depending on your taste preferences.
Ensure the marshmallow mixture is not too hot when mixing with popcorn to avoid melting the candy toppings.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
For a gluten-free version, confirm that the candy-coated eggs and M&M’s are certified gluten-free.