Sweet-Tooth Popcorn

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + standing

Makes

4 quarts

Updated: Oct. 13, 2022
I like to be creative with this popcorn recipe and add different things to make it festive for the holidays. Everyone says the sweet and salty taste is addicting. —Daynna Puckett, Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Sweet-Tooth Popcorn Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (3.3 ounces) butter-flavored microwave popcorn
  • 1 pound white candy coating, chopped
  • 1 cup peanut M&M's
  • 1 cup Reese's pieces
  • 1 cup salted cashews
  • 1 cup pecan halves

Directions

  1. Microwave popcorn according to package directions. Place in a large bowl. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn and stir until coated. Combine the M&M's, Reese's pieces, cashews and pecans; stir into popcorn mixture.
  2. Immediately spread onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 400 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.