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Making a chocolate M&M popcorn DIY gift kit is the perfect way to add a personal touch to your gifting. It’s easy to assemble, fun to customize, and comes together quickly so you don’t spend all day in the kitchen. The combination of crunchy popcorn, sweet chocolate, and colorful M&Ms is always a hit. This DIY project also makes for a fun family activity since everyone can help create something tasty and thoughtful.
All you need to make a gourmet popcorn gift kit is some popcorn kernels, M&Ms and chocolate. This is ideal for the popcorn lovers in your life.
If you like making DIY gifts, some other great ones to consider are citrus shower steamers, BBQ rubs and boozy hot chocolate gift packs.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy: All you need to do to make this popcorn DIY gift kit is combine three ingredients, put them into jars and decorate the jars. The lucky recipient of this thoughtful gift is going to be enjoying buttery popcorn in next to no time.
Great budget gift idea: Christmas can be a very expensive time of year and only gets more costly the more friends and family members you have! But if you want to give something thoughtful and useful, consider this chocolate M&M popcorn recipe – the perfect movie night treat nobody can resist!
Delicious: Whether you’re making stovetop or microwave popcorn, you can’t go wrong with this crispy snack. And this recipe with M&Ms as well as melted chocolate chips is sure to go down well with everyone.
M&M Popcorn DIY Gift Kit Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Popcorn kernels: For fresh, crunchy popcorn that forms the base of the treat.
Chocolate chips: Melt smoothly and coat the popcorn evenly with sweet richness.
M&Ms: Add a colorful candy crunch and sweet flavor.
Vegetable oil: Ensures even popping and crisp texture.
How to Make Popcorn with M&Ms
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Fill the jars: Put popcorn kernels in an 8-ounce jar and put the M&Ms and chocolate chips in smaller jars.
Make the labels: Print the labels on cardstock paper then punch a hole using a hole punch.
Attach the jars: Attach the smaller jar to the larger one using tape, then wrap twine around everything to secure.
The finishing touches: Thread twine through your printed label to secure to the jars and finish by typing a bow.
Substitutions and Variations
Gluten-free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free as written.
Candy swap: Use Reese’s Pieces or chopped candy bars instead of M&Ms.
Chocolate choice: Try white chocolate or dark chocolate for a twist.
Add flavors: Sprinkle in cinnamon or crushed peppermint for seasonal flair.
How to Serve Gourmet Popcorn
As a snack: Popcorn is amazing for any occasion whether you’re adding it to the buffet table, relaxing and watching the game or even your favorite Christmas movie.
With other treats: Nibble on it along with other party snacks like brie cranberry bites or mini pizza bagel bites.
With a drink: Enjoy a pistachio latte or some boozy hot chocolate with your popcorn.
How to Store Gourmet Popcorn
Unpopped kernels: Keep these in an airtight container somewhere dry and cool and they should stay fresh for months. You can even freeze them and they should last for years!
Freshly popped popcorn: Once popped, keep the popcorn in an airtight container and use within a few days. If you’ve added extras such as chocolate, peanut butter or Nutella cream popcorn will go soggy after a few hours, so don’t flavor more popped kernels than you’re going to use.
Top Tips
Cool fully: Let the chocolate set completely before packaging.
Shake evenly: Toss gently so every piece gets chocolate and candy.
Work quickly: Warm chocolate hardens fast so mix as soon as it’s poured.
Gift smart: Add a cute tag with flavor details or the date made.
Homemade Popcorn Gift Set FAQs
Take your pick! If you prefer peanut butter M&Ms, chocolate M&Ms or even a seasonal variety, you can use those. You can also use a different kind of candy altogether – Skittles, mini marshmallows or even caramel corn candies will work. Use your imagination to make your own personalized special treat for movie time.
You can either serve popcorn from a large bowl or invest in some of these cute red and white popcorn bags (here) for a movie-style snack.
Chocolate M&M Popcorn Gift Kit How To
Chocolate M&M Popcorn Gift Kit
Equipment
- Cardstock Paper
- Ball Jars 8-Ounce and 4-Ounce
- Packing Tape
Supplies
Ingredients:
- ½ Cup popcorn kernels
- ¼ Cup M&M's, chocolate
- 3 Squares semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions
- Print the printable label on cardstock paper.
- Use a hole punch to punch a hole into the edge of the label.
- Pour the popcorn kernels into the 8-ounce jar.
- Pour the M&M’s into the 4-ounce jar. Place 3 or 4 squares of baker’s chocolate on the top of the M&M’s before closing the jar.
- Place a small piece of tape on top of the 8-ounce jar lid to make sure the smaller jar will not slide around.
- Place the smaller jar on top of the large one.
- Cut a piece of twine long enough to wrap around the smaller jar twice.
- Tie the twine around the lid of the smaller jar, and slide the twine through the hole in your label.
- Tie a bow to complete the popcorn kit.
Notes
Shake evenly: Toss gently so every piece gets chocolate and candy.
Work quickly: Warm chocolate hardens fast so mix as soon as it’s poured.
Gift smart: Add a cute tag with flavor details or the date made.
This gourmet popcorn makes a great gift. Everyone loves popcorn and it’s hard to stop eating popcorn that tastes this good! Prep time is minimal and you can mix and match the add-ins, including more chocolate (perhaps another kind like white chocolate) or other kinds of candies. Whether you’re thinking about making gifts or you just want to plan ahead for movie night and create a tasty snack in your own kitchen, this easy microwave popcorn recipe is the ultimate snack, and is both easy and delicious.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
Such a pretty dish that seems complicated but so easy and delicious! We enjoyed it so much!