Description
Loaded Leprechaun Popcorn is a festive and colorful treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, combining popcorn with a variety of sweet toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/2 cup green candy melts
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chocolate coins
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy melts according to package instructions.
- Drizzle the melted candy over the popped popcorn and toss to coat evenly.
- Add mini marshmallows, chocolate coins, rainbow sprinkles, and chopped nuts to the popcorn.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Spread the popcorn mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
- Once cooled, break into pieces and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.
- For a more festive look, use different colored candy melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing and Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg