Christmas Coal Popcorn Recipe

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Naughty or nice, this easy DIY Christmas popcorn recipe will have everyone on their best behavior just to get a taste! Serve at Christmas parties or craft into goody bags to give lumps of coal that anyone on your gift list will love to receive!

Recipe Time
25 to 35 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
12 to 20 Servings
Ingredients:
  • 2 Bags Microwave Popcorn, Popped
  • 1 (6 oz.) Box Candy Canes, Crushed
  • 1 Pack Oreo® Cookies, Crushed
  • 1 1/2 pack Almond Bark
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Peppermint Extract or a Few Drops of Peppermint Oil
Step
1

Melt the white chocolate almond bark according to the directions on the package. Add the peppermint extract or oil to the almond bark and pour over popcorn.

Step
2

Pour the popcorn in a very large bowl. Mix in crushed candy canes, Oreo® cookies and half of the melted almond bark over the popcorn and stir. Repeat using the remaining almond bark.

Step
3

Pour popcorn on waxed paper and allow to harden. Once the popcorn has hardened, break into pieces and enjoy!

Step
4

Dress up your dessert table by pouring your completed popcorn recipe into a Santa bowl, or individually wrap them in gift bags and attach this Lump of Coal tag to each bag!

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