Patriotic popcorn gets dressed up for the holiday with this patriotic twist. Picture fluffy kernels coated in a marshmallow sheen, tossed with splashes of red, white and blue chocolate candies. The Patriotic popcorn recipe is bold, a little sweet and impossible to resist—the snack version of fireworks in a bowl. The crunchy, chewy mix sets the mood for any 4th of July party or summer gathering. No complicated steps or hard-to-find ingredients, just pure Americana with a pop of color, ready to steal the show at your celebration.

Easy Patriotic Popcorn Recipe for 4th of July Celebrations 2025

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This yummy patriotic popcorn recipe is easy to make for 4th of July or any patriotic holiday! Popcorn and marshmallow mix with pops of red, white and blue.

Author: Diana

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Cover a cookie sheet with a sheet of wax paper,
Melt butter and mini marshmallows in a large pot over low heat.
Once melted, add popcorn and stir until popcorn is evenly coated.
Spread popcorn out on covered cookie sheet.
Add sprinkles and candy while your popcorn is still warm.
Melt your almond bark or white chocolate over low heat or in the microwave.
Separate into two small bowls and use food coloring to dye one blue and one red. (If it clumps or hardens, add a small amount of vegetable oil to thin.)
Drizzle colored chocolate over popcorn.
Cool and serve!

How to make Patriotic Popcorn:

Cover a cookie sheet with a sheet of wax paper,
Melt butter and mini marshmallows in a large pot over low heat.

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Once melted, add popcorn and stir until popcorn is evenly coated.

Spread popcorn out on covered cookie sheet.

Add sprinkles and candy while your popcorn is still warm.

Melt your almond bark or white chocolate over low heat or in the microwave.

Separate into two small bowls and use food coloring to dye one blue and one red. (If it clumps or hardens, add a small amount of vegetable oil to thin.)

Drizzle colored chocolate over popcorn.

Cool and serve!

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