This Valentine’s Popcorn is the perfect fun treat to settle down with your loved one and cozy up watching a film this Valentine’s day. One of the easy recipes that transform regular popcorn into something that looks and tastes delicious.
When you are looking for Valentine’s day treat then look no further than this simple recipe. Using microwave popcorn that you can buy in the grocery store you can transform it into Valentine’s Day Popcorn. Perfect for sharing.
You can enjoy this festive popcorn in a matter of minutes and while we have suggested some of the best things to add to it, you can get really creative with lots of different things. Let it set in the refrigerator and then break it into pieces to enjoy with the latest rom-com. You can’t beat it!
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❤️ Why You’ll Love The Valentine’s Popcorn
- Super easy and super quick to make – You can whip up a batch of this Valentine popcorn mix in minutes.
- Wonderful flavor – It has a sweet chocolate flavor paired with saltiness from your popcorn.
- Perfect for Valentine’s day – So much better than a bag of popcorn you can buy in-store.
- Pairs nicely- These would pair perfectly with a batch of Valentine’s Day Heart Shaped Red Velvet Cookies
🍿 Ingredients Needed
- Microwave popcorn
- M&Ms
- Mini pretzels
- Red candy melts
- Valentine’s sprinkles
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How To Make The Valentine’s Popcorn
- Microwave the popcorn as instructed on the bag. You will want to remove any un-popped kernels. Pour the popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Melt half of the candy melts. Microwave for 30 second increments, stirring in between microwaving bursts until they’re almost melted. Continue to stir until completely smooth. Pour the candy melt over the popcorn and stir it until combined with the popcorn. Spread popcorn onto the baking sheet into an even layer.
- Melt the rest of the candy melts and drizzle it on top of the popcorn.
- Now to decorate the popcorn. Sprinkle the broken pretzels, sprinkles, and M&M’s onto the candy melt that you have just sprinkled onto the popcorn.
- Allow the candy melt to set. You can place the pan in the fridge for 20 minutes to help it set faster. Break up the popcorn into pieces before serving. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
Let’s get creative. You don’t need to stick with the suggestions above, you can add all sorts to this homemade popcorn. Why not add mini marshmallows, Valentine’s M&M, and drizzle across some melted chocolate?
Different chocolate. You could drizzle over melted white chocolate to create white chocolate popcorn. Dark chocolate and milk chocolate will also work really well.
Want a salty snack? You could use salty popcorn. The saltiness works really well with melted chocolate and gives a sweet/savory combination.
Tips & Tricks
- If you haven’t got any wax paper then aluminum foil or parchment paper can be used instead.
- Can’t get any candy melts? You could melt some white chocolate and use some food coloring instead.
Storage
If you want to store this for another time then make sure you add it to an airtight container once your Valentine’s day snack mix is ready. A mason jar is perfect for this.
You can store it in the refrigerator for up to three days. Just be mindful that the texture may change a little but it will still taste good.
FAQ
I can’t get hold of any microwavable popcorn, what can I do?
You can easily make popcorn at home on the stove using kernels or a popcorn maker if you have one. A microwavable bag is used for ease, but use what you want or have at home.
You can also use prepopped popcorn in a bag.
When else can I make this popcorn?
You can use different food coloring and white chocolate to make this popcorn suitable for all sorts of occasions throughout the year. Red and green candy melts can be used for a festive version, for example.
Other Valentine recipes
- Strawberry Holiday Hard Seltzer – Skip the liquor store today, you can make your own Holiday Hard Seltzer at home! Enjoy a crisp, sparkling, and gently flavored, refreshing fruit flavored Spiked Seltzer.
- Ranch Water Cocktail Recipe – If you’re looking for a festive Valentine’s Day cocktail, this Ranch Water Cocktail Recipe is just for you. It’s perfect for when you’re looking to enjoy the holiday with a strawberry-flavored tequila drink recipe.
- Cupid’s Cocktail – Looking for a fun drink to enjoy with your significant other this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than this gorgeously pink Cupid’s cocktail. This is a tasty grenadine, lemon, lime, and rum cocktail that is easy to make and delicious to share.
Valentine’s Day Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1 bag of microwave popcorn
- 1 ¼ cup M&Ms
- 1 cup mini pretzels broken into pieces
- 2 cups candy melts
- Valentine’s sprinkles
Instructions
- Microwave the popcorn as instructed on the bag. You will want to remove any un-popped kernels. Pour the popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Melt half of the candy melts. Microwave for 30 second increments, stirring in between microwaving bursts until they’re almost melted. Continue to stir until completely smooth. Pour the candy melt over the popcorn and stir it until combined with the popcorn. Spread popcorn onto the baking sheet into an even layer.
- Melt the rest of the candy melts and drizzle it on top of the popcorn.
- Now to decorate the popcorn. Sprinkle the broken pretzels, sprinkles, and M&M’s onto the candy melt that you have just sprinkled onto the popcorn.
- Allow the candy melt to set. You can place the pan in the fridge for 20 minutes to help it set faster. Break up the popcorn into pieces before serving. Enjoy!
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