Luxury Christmas Popcorn

Luxury Christmas popcorn with chocolate caramel and almonds. Easy holiday snack recipe for parties and gifts.

I made this Luxury Christmas Popcorn because I wanted a simple treatocolate treat that felt special during the holidays without turning the kitchen upside down. It comes together fast and fills the house with a warm sweet smell. My wife enjoyed making it with me and said it reminded her of holiday tins shared with family years ago.

What I like about this recipe is how every handful tastes a little different. Some bites have more chocolate and others have more crunch from the nuts. It feels festive without being heavy. We kept reaching back into the bowl which told me it was worth writing down.

This popcorn works well for gatherings and quiet evenings alike. I set it out during a family visit and it disappeared before dinner even started. That reaction alone made me glad I chose this recipe for the season.

Questions You May Have About This Recipe

Can I use microwave popcorn
Yes. Plain popcorn works best so the coating stands out.

Can I make this ahead of time
Yes. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Can I change the nuts
Yes. Almonds pecans or peanuts all work well.

Is this recipe very sweet
It is balanced with a light crunch and mild sweetness.

Does it need refrigeration
No. Keep it at room temperature.

What You Need To Make Luxury Christmas Popcorn

10 cups popped popcorn

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup caramel sauce

1 cup sliced almonds

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

How To Make Luxury Christmas Popcorn

Place popcorn in a large bowl.

Melt chocolate chips slowly until smooth.

Drizzle caramel sauce over popcorn.

Add melted chocolate and toss gently.

Sprinkle almonds cinnamon and vanilla over the mixture.

Let cool before serving.

Tips

Spread popcorn on parchment paper to cool evenly.

Stir gently to avoid breaking the popcorn.

Add extra nuts for more crunch.

Let the chocolate fully set before storing.

Reader Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect holiday snack. Easy to make and everyone loved it. Carol B

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice balance of sweet and crunchy. I will make this again. Linda R

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for gifting. I placed it in jars and shared with neighbors. Susan T

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple recipe with big flavor. Worked well for our party. Helen J

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comforting and festive. My grandchildren enjoyed helping. Diane M

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Christmas Popcorn

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Crunchy popcorn coated in chocolate caramel and nuts for a simple holiday treat that serves a crowd.

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup caramel sauce
1 cup sliced almonds
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions