Looking for some delicious and easy snacks for Easter? If you want to impress your family or friends, then this recipe for Easter Popcorn with Peeps might be perfect for you. This treat will satisfy any craving for a salty and sweet snack.
This pastel popcorn is perfect for any Easter celebration and is made with pink candy melts and marshmallows peeps. Talk about a sweet treat!
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Why You'll Love Easter Popcorn Recipe
- Colorful and festive: The bright pastel colors from Peeps make this popcorn a perfect, eye-catching treat for Easter.
- Sweet and salty combo: The mix of sugary Peeps and salty popcorn creates a delicious balance that’s hard to resist.
- Kid-friendly fun: This recipe is easy and lets kids join in by tearing up Peeps, drizzling candy melts, and sprinkling on extra goodies.
- Simple to make: It’s a quick and straightforward recipe that doesn’t require much time or effort.
- Perfect for sharing: Great for parties, snacks, or even as cute Easter gifts, this popcorn is sure to impress everyone!
Easter Snacks
Easter snacks like this popcorn and our Bunny Bait Recipe are such a fun way to bring family and friends together! Whether you’re whipping up snacks with the kids or getting ready for a holiday gathering, here are some of our favorite treats to add a little extra cheer to the celebration:
- Easter Bunny Butt Cupcakes
- Easter Bunny Dirt Cups
- Easter Rice Krispie Treats
- Easter Blondies Recipe
- Easter Nest Rice Krispie Treats
- Robin's Egg Easter Dip
Ingredients For Easter Popcorn with Peeps
- Pink Candy Melts - These add sweetness and a fun color. Swap with white chocolate or other colors if you’d like.
- Popcorn - Use plain popcorn for the best balance. Don’t forget to remove unpopped kernels!
- Peeps Marshmallows - Cut into pieces. These cute chicks and bunnies add festive color. Mixing colors makes it even more fun!
Kitchen Tools For Easter Popcorn
To make this recipe, you’ll need a few kitchen basics. Grab a large mixing bowl and a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to spread out the popcorn and toppings. A microwave-safe bowl is handy for melting candy, and a sturdy spoon or spatula will make mixing easy.
KitchenAid 9x13in Nonstick Aluminized Steel Baking Sheet,
200Pcs Parchment Paper Baking Sheets, 12x16 InBersauji Microwave Bowl with Lid, Heating Dish,Double Boiler Pot Set for Melting Chocolate,
How To Make Easter Popcorn Treats
Pop popcorn as directed. Place in a large bowl.
Next, cut the Peeps marshmallow bunnies into pieces. I find it fun to use a variety of color peeps, to add more interest to the Easter popcorn.
The candy melts are available at most craft stores and grocery stores. They are easy to melt by placing them in a microwave-safe bowl and microwaving for 30-second intervals and stirring in between.
However, since each package or type of candy melt varies, I would follow the directions on the package. Once melted, they should cool quickly, so you don't want to let them sit out too long.
Add in marshmallow peeps pieces and toss well.
Drizzle with melted pink candy melts. Toss and stir the popcorn while you pour the candy melts to get the pink chocolate evenly distributed. You can even add some sprinkles to the pastel popcorn to make it extra festive!
This popcorn candy recipe makes a great addition to Easter baskets. Simply place in a bowl and wrap in cellophane or place in a mason jar.
Candy melt popcorn is such a fun snack for kids and adults alike!
Tips for Peeps Popcorn
Tip 1: Make sure the popcorn is fresh and has cooled a bit before adding candy melts so it doesn’t get soggy.
Tip 2: You can throw on some extra goodies like sprinkles, mini chocolate eggs, or even crushed pretzels. It’s a fun way for everyone to customize!
Tip 3: When drizzling the melted candy, move fast before it hardens to coat everything evenly.
FAQs For Peep Popcorn
You can use microwavable popcorn or air-popped popcorn. It doesn't matter if the popcorn is butter-flavored or not. I prefer buttered popcorn for the taste.
You can use whatever you find at the store. Color doesn't matter.
You can use any pastel colored candy melts or even melted white chocolate or white chocolate chips.
Easter Popcorn
Easter popcorn is such a fun and versatile treat! You can keep it simple with just popcorn and melted candy, or jazz it up with your favorite sprinkles, colorful candy pieces, or even extra marshmallows. Everyone can add their own special twist, making it tasty snack for all ages.
- Easter Popcorn Recipe
- Easy Peasy Easter Popcorn Treat
- Easter Pretzel Popcorn Recipe
- Bunny Bait Easter Snack Mix
- Peeps Popcorn Balls
Easter Popcorn with Peeps is such a simple and fun treat that’s perfect for celebrating with family. It’s easy to make, and everyone can join in to add their favorite toppings.
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📖 Recipe
Easter Popcorn with Peeps
Ingredients
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 1 bag microwave popcorn
- 6 peeps marshmallows cut into pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the popcorn according to the instructions. Once popped, transfer it to a large bowl.
- Melt pink candy melts following the directions on the package.
- Gently mix in the Peeps marshmallow pieces and toss everything together.
- Drizzle with pink candy melts.
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Notes
- Make sure your popcorn is fresh and cooled to avoid sogginess.
- Add fun extras like sprinkles, mini chocolate eggs, or crushed pretzels for a personal touch.
- Drizzle the melted candy quickly before it sets to coat everything evenly.
- You can use either microwavable popcorn or air-popped popcorn. It doesn't matter if the popcorn is butter-flavored or not; I personally prefer buttered popcorn for its taste.
Ieva says
Wow! How fun?! Showed these to my nieces and they have convinced me to try and make them this weekend 😀 It didn't take much convincing though - love how playful it looks!
Traci says
So fun and festive. Perfect to make with the kids for Easter. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Andrea says
Fun and festive! A great treat for the Holiday.
Sara Welch says
What a fun and tasty treat for Easter! Excited to give this a try this year; looks too good to pass up, indeed!
veenaazmanov says
This is such a lovely and creative treat for kids. Best for a kids party. Quick and easy too.