2 Ingredient Valentines Popcorn

This easy Valentines popcorn recipe is a wonderful snack to make to celebrate the season. All you need are some candy melts and popcorn to make this fun Valentine’s treat.

We are all about sharing EASY recipes to celebrate seasonal moments, and this is one of our simple candy popcorn recipes to make and enjoy with family and friends.

Like my Chex Valentine’s mix, my Pink Valentine’s Fudge, and my Strawberry Rice Krispie treats, this is a quick to prepare, festive Valentine’s Day snack.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• This Valentine’s popcorn is easy to make and is ready in about 10 minutes.
• It is a fun and festive way to make a treat for a Valentines party or gathering.
• This sweet and salty snack requires just 2 ingredients.

This also makes a fun party treat idea or a cute gift bag treat!

Ingredients For Holiday Popcorn

This recipe only requires two ingredients. 

Popcorn. Either air-popped popcorn or non-buttered microwave popcorn.

Candy Melts. You can use one color or two. I like the contrast of two. I used bright pink and white candy melts. I was able to make a lighter pink using the white melts. You can use red candy melts too

Equipment Needed to Make Valentines Popcorn

• Parchment paper. Without parchment paper, the baking popcorn mixture will stick to your sheet pans, so parchment is a necessity.
• Baking Sheet or large tray
• Air Popper Popcorn Machine. If you don’t have or want a machine, just make sure to get plain microwave popcorn (not the buttered kind).

How to Make Valentines Popcorn

Step By Step Instructions

1. Make popcorn in an air popper, microwave or stove top.Remove any un-popped popcorn kernels.
2. Spread popped corn on a parchment lined baking sheet or cookie sheet.
3. Place candy melts in a microwave safe bowls, by color.
4. Microwave one bowl bowl on low at 30 second intervals until melted.
5. Stir well.
6. Using a fork, drizzle melted candy over popcorn.
7. Repeat process 4-6 for each candy color.
8. Let cool about 20 minutes.

Lay out the popcorn in a single layer to decorate.

The colors look very festive when layered.

And the popcorn is so good with a sweet and salty taste!

Why can’t I use buttered popcorn?

While you might be able to use buttered popcorn in a pinch, it may not hold the cinnamon coating as well. Butter also affects the flavor. Plain popcorn is really a better choice as the foundation for this delicious candy coating.

Variations, Notes, and Substitutions:

• You can change up the colors of the candy melts and even combine some for more variations.
• You can add pink or red sprinkles to the mix.
• You can make chocolate covered popcorn by adding some melted white chocolate chips and drizzling over popcorn in the same manner.

Serving and Storage Suggestions

• Serve in clear snack bags. These also make a nice party favor or lunch box surprise.
• Use this valentine popcorn to make your own valentine popcorn mix. Add some pink and white m&ms and some pink candy corn to make a great snack mix. Nice for a movie night.

More Popcorn and Valentine Snack Recipes

For more delicious Valentine’s Day desserts, try these Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip cookies or these Cherry Chip Cupcakes

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