White Chocolate Churro Popcorn is an utterly amazing, completely addicting treat! Soft and chewy popcorn coated in sweet white chocolate and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar makes for the perfect movie night snack. Plus we've included ideas for giving the popcorn a festive flare at your next party or holiday celebration!
I love movie nights! Truly, there isn't a better way to spend a Saturday evening than with family and friends watching a great movie and, of course, eating the best of snacks. This White Chocolate Churro Popcorn is the absolute perfect treat for just these occasions. It's inexpensive, super easy to make, and the ingredients are almost always in the pantry.
I have found that this recipe is also a huge success at holiday parties and other celebrations. Again… it's inexpensive, easy, and fast. All the qualifiers for the perfect "serve a crowd" recipe. That's one reason it makes it on our list of Game Day Recipes! I've included party ideas and simple ideas to make the popcorn more festive in the Q&A section below.
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Oh wow, so good. I couldn't stop eating it.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Les
Ingredients for white chocolate churro popcorn
- Popcorn: I use an air popper to pop the kernels, but it can also be done in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- White chocolate chips: My go-to brand is Ghirardelli, but any brand will do just fine.
- Cinnamon: A little goes a long way!
- Sugar: Just simple granulated sugar.
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How to make white chocolate churro popcorn
This recipe can be broken down into three simple steps. First, melt the white chocolate in the microwave and mix it into the popped popcorn. Then add the cinnamon sugar mixture while the white chocolate is still wet. Give it a good stir and then spread it on a sheet pan to set. It's as simple as that.
For a crowd
This is a great recipe for a crowd since it is easy and cheap. If you double or triple the recipe, I suggest doing it in multiple batches (1 batch per large bowl) because it is challenging to mix more than one batch evenly in one bowl. Also increase the number of sheet pans you spread the popcorn on so that the chocolate can dry well. Use three sheets for a double recipe and four sheets for a triple recipe.
FAQs
It will last for 1-2 weeks when stored properly. Store it in an airtight container or zippy bag and keep at room temperature.
This popcorn is an excellent treat to serve at parties and holiday celebrations. Here are some ideas to get you started: baby showers, birthday parties, game nights, drive-in movie nights, Valentines Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Fall festivals/parties, ugly sweater party, Christmas gift exchange, New Year's Eve celebrations…. The list could go on forever!
This recipe is really a blank slate that can be easily spruced up for your next party. Once the cinnamon sugar mixture is added to the popcorn, add an extra drizzle of melted white chocolate (you won't need much) and then sprinkle in mix-ins that fit the occasion. Here are some fun ideas:
- Fourth of July: red, white, and blue m&m's or star sprinkles. The sprinkles we use on these 4th of July Cookies would be great.
- Easter: pastel colored m&m's
- Halloween: orange and black jimmies (sprinkles)
- Christmas parties: small chunks of white chocolate and dried cranberries
- Movie or game night: Reese's Pieces or mini marshmallows
- Birthday parties: fun mixed sprinkles that coordinate with the color scheme (Fancy Sprinkles are a great option)
Tips and tricks
- Place spoonfuls of white chocolate across the top of the popcorn instead of pouring it all in one spot. This will help it distribute more evenly while mixing.
- White chocolate cools quickly and loses its stickiness fast. Add the cinnamon sugar mixture while the chocolate is still warm to help it stick well.
More sweet treats
- 3 Ingredient Maple Pecans - A quick and easy snack that can be eaten on their own or enjoyed on salads, ice cream, or pancakes.
- Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies - Classic chocolate chip cookies elevated to perfection with brown butter and rich chocolate… they won't disappoint!
- Chocolate Mint Cookies - Every chocolate mint lover's dream in cookie form.
- Hot Honey Popcorn - Sweet and spicy- the perfect mix!
- Rice Krispie Treat Variations- S'mores Rice Krispie Treats Recipe (w/Brown Butter) or Cinnamon Toast Crunch Rice Krispie Treats
Recipe
4 Ingredient White Chocolate Churro Popcorn
Ingredients
- 12 cups popcorn popped (½ cup kernels)
- 6 oz white chocolate chips
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1½ tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Prep two cookie sheets with a layer of wax or parchment paper. Place popped popcorn in a very large bowl. Mix together the cinnamon sugar until well combined. Set aside.12 cups popcorn, ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, 1½ tablespoon sugar
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips in 30 second increments until smooth.6 oz white chocolate chips
- Pour melted white chocolate chips over popcorn. Stir well to coat popcorn in chocolate. Toss cinnamon sugar mixture into the popcorn and continue stirring to evenly combine.
- Spread popcorn into prepared cookie sheets and allow to set for 1-2 hours.
Notes
- Place spoonfuls of white chocolate across the top of the popcorn instead of pouring it all in one spot. This will help it distribute more evenly while mixing.
- White chocolate cools quickly and loses its stickiness fast. Add the cinnamon sugar mixture while the chocolate is still warm to help it stick well.
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Nutrition
All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.
Theresa says
We used microwave popcorn and added the toppings on. It was amazing!!! So good you really want more but know you shouldn't...but just can't help yourself and end up having it the next night too. So good!!!!
Danielle says
So glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Les says
Oh wow, so good. I couldn’t stop eating it 🙈 I did have to move fast to stir the chocolate in, but it turned out great.
Misty says
I also have that problem... I could eat the whole bowl. Glad it turned out well!
Delani Denton says
White chocolate popcorn is my favorite movie time snack! I love seeing this churro version.
Danielle says
Yay! Let us know how you like it.