Valentine Popcorn (Cupid’s Crunch)
How to Make a Valentine’s Day Popcorn Mix
Here’s our favorite Valentine’s Day treat to make for gifts to give away…cupids crunch valentine popcorn! You have all the chocolate goodness which makes it a salty and sweet combo.
To make this adorable and delicious treat, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients. Start with a bag of microwave popcorn, which will provide the base for your sweet and salty masterpiece. Next, grab 8 ounces of M&Ms for a burst of colorful fun, and 1 cup of mini pretzels broken into pieces for a satisfying crunch. You’ll also need 10 ounces of candy melts in pink or red (pink is especially cute for a Valentine’s Day treat!), and some sprinkles to add a festive touch. That’s it!
First, pop your popcorn and mix in some M&Ms and pretzels. Then, melt half of the candy melts in the microwave (20-second bursts, stirring between each) and drizzle it over the popcorn. Mix it all up!
Spread the popcorn on a wax paper-lined baking tray and drizzle with the remaining melted chocolate. Top with sprinkles – heart-shaped ones are especially cute! Chill the tray in the fridge for 20 minutes, then break the popcorn into bite-sized pieces and serve!
After we make a few batches of this valentine popcorn, we put a scoop into clear bags and use cute pink ribbon to tie a bow. Add a clever quote to finish it off like “You make my heart pop” or something cheesy 😉 You could also just make this valentine’s day dessert for the family to enjoy on that day too! If you like this idea, make sure to check out all our other Valentines Day recipes!
Valentine Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1 bag of microwave popcorn
- 8 ounces M&Ms
- 1 cup mini pretzels broken into pieces
- 10 ounces of candy melts in pink or red I used pink
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the popcorn according to package directions, making sure to remove any unpopped kernels
- Add the M&Ms and pretzel pieces, tossing to combine
- Melt half of the candy melts in the microwave in 20 second bursts, pausing to stir each time, until smooth
- Drizzle over the popcorn mixture and use a spatula to help combine the melted chocolate and the candies
- Spread the popcorn on a baking tray lined with wax paper
- Melt the remaining chocolate melts and drizzle over the popcorn mix
- Top with sprinkles of choice (I love finding heart shaped sprinkles)
- Place the tray in the fridge for about 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set before breaking the popcorn bits into servings
