Loaded St. Patrick's Day Popcorn
A vibrant and festive popcorn treat perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, combining buttery popcorn, marshmallows, Mint M&Ms, and Lucky Charms for a sweet and crunchy snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup popcorn Use air-popped popcorn for best results.
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Mint M&Ms
- 1 cup Lucky Charms
- 4 tablespoons butter Unsalted butter recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pop the popcorn according to package instructions. Ideally, use an air popper for the fluffiest kernels.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and marshmallows together over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and bubbly at the edges, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the melted mixture over the popped popcorn and use a spatula to stir and coat every kernel evenly.
- Add Mint M&Ms and Lucky Charms, mixing well until the colorful candies are evenly distributed throughout the popcorn.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it cool completely at room temperature, around 30 minutes.
- Break into pieces and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in pretzels or nuts for a salty-sweet combo. This treat can be customized with different candies or flavored popcorn oils.