Description
These Patriotic Popcorn Pops are fun, crunchy, and festive treats perfect for 4th of July celebrations, Memorial Day parties, and summer gatherings. Sweet popcorn is coated with marshmallow goodness and decorated with red, white, and blue candies and sprinkles for an easy no-bake dessert everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red and blue candy-coated chocolates
- 1/4 cup patriotic sprinkles
- 6–8 lollipop sticks or paper straws
- Optional: white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare popcorn: Place popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
- Melt marshmallow mixture: In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and mini marshmallows until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine: Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and stir gently until evenly coated.
- Fold in candy-coated chocolates and sprinkles.
- Shape popcorn pops: Lightly grease your hands and shape the popcorn mixture into balls.
- Insert lollipop sticks or paper straws into each popcorn ball.
- Place on parchment paper and let cool until firm.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate and add extra sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Work quickly while the marshmallow mixture is warm for easier shaping. Lightly buttering your hands helps prevent sticking. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn pop
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: patriotic popcorn pops, 4th of july treats, popcorn balls, red white and blue desserts, easy party snacks