I’m sure that almost everyone has that Christmas spirit by now! Right? Well, normally I would say, YES! But this year, I feel like I am among one of those with little holiday spirit this year. We had a rough start to December and it kind of crushed our Red, White and Green Christmas dreams.
A week ago yesterday, we said goodbye to BigBear’s Grandma. She became a beautiful angel and it left a huge hole in our family. Grandma Mary was an amazing woman and she was loved by so many!
Between her being in the hospital at the beginning of December and her passing last week, we haven’t really been in the mood for too much Christmas cheer.
I just now took the time to put up a little Christmas tree. We decided to go without our normal live tree and pulled this little 3-foot, pre-light one from the basement so that we’d have some type of tree in the house for Christmas.
I almost didn’t want to put one up but Grandma Mary would have probably been disappointed in us if we had let our sadness get in the way of something that brought us joy (like our Christmas tree each year). I know she didn’t want us to be sad, so we’re trying to smile. 🙂
Which is another reason to share this Chocolate Christmas Popcorn. It’s one of the few Christmas related things I’ve made this year. It’s one of the few Christmas related things that’s made me happy. I think that means that it’s totally worth sharing.
I just can’t help but to smile at that little gingerbread man as he sits with that bucket of homemade Chocolate Christmas Popcorn! So I did want to take a moment to speak about the sadness that’s been going on around here but I want to try to bring a little bit of Christmas Joy to the blog and to our lives!
Since we’re on the subject of Christmas, did you ask for anything awesome? I can’t think of a single thing I want for Christmas this year other than “the ability to Travel”, which is a little difficult to wrap with a bow. haha.
I can’t think of any material object that I just HAVE to have. That’s a little odd to me because I can always think of something awesome, but this year… I’ve got nothing.
Throughout the year I sent BigBear some idea of things I’d like to have, like the Flavor Bible and some Pandora Charms but I don’t have like a “Wish List” this year.
Big Bear hasn’t been very helpful with telling me what he wants for Christmas either! Men are so hard to buy for! I mean what do you get for your husband? I feel like I’ve out grown the days of getting your guy “boxers and cologne”. I feel like when I was growing up and dating that the only acceptable gift for your boyfriend was a pair of boxers and a bottle of cologne. I have no idea where that idea came from. Probably Teen Magazine. haha
Any ideas for me?
I also need some ideas for my brother….. and I’m TOTALLY NOT going to get him boxers and cologne. haha.
Oh and I need ideas for my dad…and father in law…. Ahhhhh see! It’s men! Men are hard to buy for!
I can buy presents for women all day long but put me in a store to do Christmas shopping for a man and I’ve got nothing. Nada…..no ideas at all.
I suppose I could just package up a ton of this Chocolate Christmas Popcorn, tie on a pretty bow and be done with it all. haha. I think they would all probably like this. 😉 What do you think? haha
But seriously, this Chocolate Christmas Popcorn makes a wonderful gift! I found these little Christmas pails at Hobby Lobby but I’ve also seen them in the Dollar Section at Target!
I filled the tins with a heaping amount of Chocolate Christmas Popcorn, wrapped the entire pail in a cellophane bag and tied it closed with a Christmas Ribbon!
Add a “Merry Christmas” tag and you’ve got the perfect homemade gift!
Now, that’s MY kind of present!
Chocolate Christmas Popcorn
Chocolate Christmas Popcorn
Drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with chocolate candies and Christmas sprinkles, this Chocolate Christmas popcorn is the perfect festive treat to make at home with the kids or to package up for neighbor gifts!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 4 ounces White Candy Cane Chocolate Candy Melts, melted
- 4 ounces Milk Chocolate Candy Melts, melted
- Gingerbread Men Sprinkles
- 9 Gingerbread Men Sugar Decorations/Sugar Cupcake Toppers
- 1 cup Christmas Colored Chocolate Sixlets
- Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
Pop the popcorn.
(For my popcorn, I used my Whirley Pop but you can use any stove top popper or air popper. Or you can use plain pre-popped popcorn)
Carefully lay popped popcorn out in a single layer on two baking sheets.
Working carefully, but quickly, drizzle the milk chocolate and and white candy cane melted chocolate over all of the popcorn. Sprinkle the popcorn and chocolate with the gingerbread men sprinkles, sugar decorations, Christmas Colored Chocolate Sixlets and Christmas sprinkles.
Let sit for 15-30 minutes for the chocolate to harden.
(For my popcorn, I used my Whirley Pop but you can use any stove top popper or air popper. Or you can use plain pre-popped popcorn)
I’m so sorry for your guys’ loss! I know it’s so hard to get in the spirit when things like this happen <3 On a happier note this popcorn looks completely delicious and the little gingerbread man is THE CUTEST
I always wish for a boyfriend. I’m not doing that this year. Even when I had one, I wished I had another one LOL But I’ll wish for someone to make me your popcorn instead. That will make me happier, I think.
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss, Angie. I hope you will be remembering all the good times with Grandma Mary this Christmas. xo
P.S. Who needs dinner? Just pass me a pail of your festive popcorn!
so cute for the kids!
I’m so sorry for your loss. (But this popcorn looks incredible!)
So sorry for your loss Angie. Hugs.
So very sorry Angie for the passing of your Grandmother sending condolences and love your way .She is your Angel in Heaven this Christmas .Thanks for the recipe
I’m sorry for your loss of Big Bear’s grandmother. It’s always so difficult to lose a loved one at this time of year. I’m glad you put up a little tree because as you said, I’m sure she would want you to still smile and be happy. That said, your Christmas popcorn sure does help. It’s adorable and looks extra delicious.
Sending you a big hug. Sorry for your loss…. but I got to say this is the most gorgeous popcorn I’ve seen. So fun and festive!
Even though it’s hard, I know it’s got to do your spirit some good to see your tree and make some holiday treats. I’m so sorry for your loss and sending a big virtual hug. This popcorn is so festive and fun – perfect. Guys are hard to buy for. With my brother, if I get him something either music or beer related, it’s usually good (fun t-shirt, flask, art…or something whimsical). 🙂
I am so sorry Angie. Sending condolences to all of your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. 🙁 It’s never a good time but I think December is especially hard. 🙁
I’m only going to tell you what I asked for because it’s so stupid that maybe it’ll put a smile on your face which you could probably use right now. I asked my husband to make me a t-shirt that says “Nothing is better than Eddie Vedder.” I gave him the font I want, told him to make the letters in Eddie Vedder each be a different color, so it’s like a rainbow (because he brings so much joy to my world :D) and even sent him the picture I want (and yes, I picked a pretty picture :D). It’s absolutely ridiculous but I asked for it in a men’s XXL so I can wear it with pajama pants. 🙂
and THAT totally made my day! haha Love it! I expect to see a photo of it once you get it hee hee! 🙂
Aww, yay! I’m happy it made you happy. I might share a picture if it doesn’t come out ugly. 😉 My husband has decided to go rogue and said he’s selecting the picture himself. I know he’s the one who’s actually going to be looking at the shirt all day / night (for I wear pajamas the entire time I’m at home, which is 99% of the time ;)) but come on! Let me have my fun. 😀
So sorry about your loss, Angie. It’s especially hard around the holidays 🙁
Well, your Christmas Popcorn looks like a piece of art!! It’s too pretty to be eaten!! It’s a fantastic gift idea 🙂
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. It’s never easy 🙁
I am so sorry for your loss, Angie. Words are never enough but I hope happy memories of Grandma Mary will bring back happy memories and help both of you in this time of mourning.
In regards to Xmas presents I am not a big help; my husband and I usually give each other the gift of travel that is we go somewhere together as a family and spend time together instead of spending money on some object that too soon will be forgotten.
Oh, and the popcorn looks so festive – that would be a fantastic gift for anyone…
I’m so sorry that you lost Big Bear’s Grandma. Grandmas are such a huge blessing to a family. I’m glad that you bucked up enough to decorate a bit and make this festive treat. I bet Grandma Mary would want it that way.
Sorry for your loss, we wanted to let you know that this christmas popcorn recipe looks delicious. We like the gingerbread guy in there too!
I love new popcorn recipes, their great for youth group presents. Ps I always go to our Christian bookstore and every man on my list gets a new devotional!
If you get a chance to make it I hope the youth group loves it! I love the idea of getting a new devotional each year!
This looks amazing! I need to make this for the kiddos over the Holidays!
This is just perfect! So great for gifts too!
I’m sorry for your loss. But on a positive note, these are so amazing and would make the perfect gifts! Anyone would love to find these in their stocking!
Has anyone made this? I am wondering what quantities to use of the various ingredients please as I am not very experienced with this sort of thing but would like to make some for our niece & nephew for Christmas. Thanks in advance!
Hey 🙂 I have the quantities in the recipe in the post. The only quantities I didn’t list was for the Sprinkles because that’s just kind of a sprinkle some on until it looks good kind of ingredient.
I know this was posted in 2014, but I’m binging it back to life in 2019. This is going to be the perfect gift for the men in my family. Even my brother and nephew. I love making old recipes new again. I live in a nursing home, but my mom will bring the things I need to make this as it doesn’t need baked and the chocolate can be melted in the microwave. We can do everything else on the counter in my room. I’m so lost being in here because I dont get hardly any Christmas any more.
TYVM for this wonderful recipe. Can’t wait to make it and try it.
Hi Donna! I’m sending so many Christmas hugs to you right now! I’m so sorry that you feel lost and don’t get much of the Christmas spirit there but I’m so glad that you found this recipe to bring a smile to your face! I hope that you have fun making it!