Valentine’s Day Popcorn and Free Boxes

BySarah Nenni-Daher Updated:

The only thing better than chocolate and candy-covered popcorn is a cute DIY box to put it in. All you need is some sturdy paper and a color printer and you are all set. You are going to fall in love with this Valentine’s Day Popcorn and FREE Box Template.

I was drawn to this recipe because it is quick and easy and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With its balance of sweet and salty flavors, this portable snack is going to make your heart swell.

5 white vertical boxes, one laying down, printed with various Valentine's patterns, filled with popcorn mix with some of the mix scattered on a marble surface.
This Valentine’s Day popcorn is the perfect balance between salty and sweet

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Easy Valentine’s Day Popcorn Recipe

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I believe in simple, yummy, and fun recipes and crafts. This tasty popcorn recipe and the easy-to-make paper popcorn boxes tick off all those criteria.

This recipe is simple enough that my little one can make it herself (11 years old). She also made the box to put the popcorn in – how much fun is that? What I’m saying is that if you need a craftivity / kids in the kitchen type of thing, this is a fun option.

If your child’s classroom is having a party to celebrate Valentine’s Day, this could be a fun snack to bring. Print the boxes ahead of time and the children can fill them up at school.

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Not quite ready to get started on your Valentine’s Day Popcorn recipe? Save this snack recipe to your favorite pin board or share it on Facebook. Using the sharing buttons will make it easy when you are ready to begin making this tasty treat.

2 white vertical boxes, one with red hearts and one with red circles filled with popcorn mix on a marble surface.
These free popcorn boxes are super easy to make and are adorable

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Tips for Making Valentine’s Popcorn

  • Stay close to any popcorn made in the microwave – sometimes it can burn quickly.
  • Keep a sharp ear out to listen for the popping to slow. When it is between 1-3 seconds, remove your bag.
  • Be careful if little hands are opening the popcorn bag (be mindful of hot steam).
  • No bagged popcorn on hand? Make popcorn in the microwave with kernels and a bit of oil and salt in a brown paper lunch bag. Fold the top of the bag down a few times and cook as you would regular microwave popcorn.
  • You can easily make popcorn on the stovetop with a large pan with a cover, oil, and a bit of salt. The Trick is to make sure you keep the heat at medium so you do not scorch your popcorn.
Close up shot of 5 white vertical boxes, one laying down, printed with various Valentine's patterns, filled with popcorn mix with some of the mix scattered on a marble surface.
Enjoy this easy popcorn mix with a free box template for Valentine’s Day

Ingredients For Delicious Candy Popcorn

  • 1 bag of microwave popped popcorn
  • 1 ¼ cup Valentine’s Day-themed M&Ms
  • 1 cup mini pretzels twists, broken into pieces
  • 2 cups red candy melts
  • Valentine’s Day themed/colored sprinkles
Large round glass bowl filled with popcorn, and smaller round glass bowls filled with red candy melts, Valentine's Day M&Ms, broken pretzels and sprinkles on a marble surface.

Each step for this Valentine treat idea is detailed below so it is easy to follow. Keep this page open while you are creating your popcorn mix for Valentine’s Day. If you would rather have a printable recipe, just scroll down and select the print button.

A small round glass bowl with melted red candies on a marble surface.

Melt half of the candy melts.

A large round glass bowl with popcorn, drizzled with melted red candies on a marble surface.

Pour the melted red candies onto the popcorn.

Round glass bowl with popcorn covered in melted red chocolate on a marble surface.

Stir or toss to coat to popcorn with the melted red candies.

Baking sheet with popcorn covered in melted red chocolate on a marble surface.

Spread coated popcorn onto the baking sheet

Popcorn coated with melted red chocolate, pretzels, M&Ms and sprinkles on a baking sheet on a marble surfce.marble surface.

Add the broken pretzel pieces and M&Ms and sprinkles to the pan.

Baking sheet with popcorn drizzled with melted red chocolate, pretzels, M&Ms and sprinkles on a marble surface.

Melt and add the rest of the red candy melts to the easy candy popcorn recipe.

Notes for Making This Popcorn Recipe

  • Print the free Valentine’s Day popcorn box templates at 100% and fill them with the candied popcorn.
  • To break your pretzels into smaller pieces, just pop the amount you need into a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin. No rolling pin? Use a plastic drinking glass instead.

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Our Valentine’s Day candies popcorn recipe is the perfect party snack food.

Valentine's Day Popcorn with Free Printable

Close up shot of 5 white vertical boxes, one laying down, printed with various Valentine's patterns, filled with popcorn mix with some of the mix scattered on a marble surface.

This Valentine's Day Popcorn and free popcorn box printable set is exactly what you need for a memorable party. It's a portable snack everyone will love and is a quick one to put together. The easy candied popcorn recipe makes quite a bit and can be doubled for a classroom Valentine treat.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 bag of microwave popcorn
  • 1 ¼ cup Valentine’s Day themed M&Ms
  • 1 cup mini pretzels twists, broken into pieces
  • 2 cups red candy melts
  • Valentine’s Day themed/colored sprinkles
  • Printable Valentine's Day Popcorn Boxes

Instructions

  1. Microwave the popcorn according to package directions and remove any kernels. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl. Prepare a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
  2. Melt half of the candy melts. Microwave for 30-second bursts, stirring in between until melted and smooth.
  3. Pour the melted mixture over the popcorn. Stir until popcorn is well coated.
  4. Spread popcorn onto the baking sheet into an even layer.
  5. Melt the remaining candy melt and drizzle it on top of the popcorn.
  6. Sprinkle broken pretzels on the popcorn mixture. Shake sprinkles and M&Ms on top of the popcorn.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  8. Break up the popcorn into pieces before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

5

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 707Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 329mgCarbohydrates: 138gFiber: 3gSugar: 84gProtein: 4g

All nutrition information is estimated. For accuracy, please calculate your exact brands and ingredients if accuracy is desired.

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Cuisine: Desserts / Category: Food

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