It may seem a bit early to post about CHRISTMAS but it is just around the corner!Last year I made lots of these and filled them with WHITE CHOCOLATE POPCORN to put inside! (Line the paint can with wax paper). The recipe is soooo easy and your family & friends will think it is gourmet popcorn! Recipe below.
I bought new, unused paint cans at Lowe's, assorted Christmas ribbon, red craft paint, retro graphics, and scrapbooking adhesive. Make some yourself!
Here is the graphic you can use!
Easy as pie and it will be a big gift receiving favorite!
Add a cute tag and hugs & kisses!
Candy Cane ribbon for a sweet touch.
White Chocolate Popcorn
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6 ounces of Nestle WHITE chocolate chips
2 (3 ½ ounce bags of microwave popcorn
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. (Watch closely if you use the microwave).
Microwave 2 bags of popcorn or pop about 7 ounces of popcorn.
In a large tub (or 2 large bowls) drizzle melted white chocolate over popcorn. Mix and fluff as you go. You’re looking for a light coat of chocolate on the popcorn-too much will make the popcorn soggy and spongy.
Let the popcorn cool in the refrigerator until chocolate hardens.
2 (3 ½ ounce bags of microwave popcorn
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. (Watch closely if you use the microwave).
Microwave 2 bags of popcorn or pop about 7 ounces of popcorn.
In a large tub (or 2 large bowls) drizzle melted white chocolate over popcorn. Mix and fluff as you go. You’re looking for a light coat of chocolate on the popcorn-too much will make the popcorn soggy and spongy.
Let the popcorn cool in the refrigerator until chocolate hardens.
Yes! It is easy and yummy! I promise! Enjoy! xox
52 comments:
that is the cutest idea Maryjane!!!
Love this idea...I will definitely try it this holiday season! Thanks for the idea!
Maryjane,
thank you so much for the idea. This year is going to be all hand and baked gifts! I love it and also is not too early for Christmas. Ciao Rita
Adorable! I think I already have him from a twistedpapers cd. You have a great idea! Sounds like something I would like :)
A wonderful idea and thanks for the graphic....I have to travel form Florida to NC. at Christmas and this will be awesome to take to family....I will give the popcorn a try to see if I can do it right and not let it get soggy....and hubby and I get to taste test it....lol...
Thanks
Brenda
How cute! Love the idea of the paint can, and love the way you decorated it. Thanks for sharing this. laurie
what a great idea!!! thanks
Never to early for Christmas in my book ;-)
What an adorable idea and how sweet of you to share the graphic and the recipe too. It sounds yummy. Thank you.
This idea is too cute!! Do you just ask at the paint counter at Lowe's about the unused paint cans?? Thanks for including the graphic and recipe! I bookmarked it.
Never too early..what a cute Santa..adorable..Great Idea too..
I'll stop back by soon. Wonderful blog.....
Kary
What an adorable idea ~ love the vintage Santa image :-)
Aw, so cute and a great gift idea. It's never too early for me to talk about Christmas! Thanks for the use of the sweet image! ♥
Great idea and you could put anything in the tin!!!
Deb :)
My MIL use to make caramel corn every Christmas and give it away in tins similar to this.
Everyone use to love getting this treat!
Never thought of getting paint cans .. such a good idea..
Diane
Oh, Mary Jane, this is adorable! What a great idea! Love the vintage looking graphic! I didn't even know you buy unused paint cans.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Fabulous idea MJ, I am definitely stealing that one. I might fill the cans with cookies, however. Thanks so much!!!
hi maryjane,
you know that i am loving this idea! i make peppermint bark but this popcorn idea is great! thanks so much for sharing the little retro santa.
hope everyone is feeling well.
achooooo! = me
xo
elyse
Hi Mary Jane
That is a great idea and Iwill definitely try this. It will make a great little gift.
Hugs, Rhondi
how stinkin' clever are YOU? great idea.
This is a great idea ~ perfect for some special folks on my Christmas list!
Thanks for sharing it.
Love this idea!! Thanks for sharing such and easy and sweet gift.
How cute! And thanks for the graphic! It's a favorite of mine and a great idea! I would love to make this for neighbor gifts!
Thanks for the great Idea
Very cute! I love it! I think I'll have to give it a try. It's something that you can have on hand for that emergency gift too!
Have a lovely day!
What a cute idea for Christmas.
Just found your site today and I am looking forward to visiting it again and again
Maggie
I LOVE white choc. popcorn and the cans are such a good idea..so cute! Thanks for your sharing heart..come say hi :D
CUTE!!!!!!!!!
I have to do this!!
LOVE IT!
Thanks for sharing!!
Tina
Cherry Hill Cottage...
sounds devine and what a cute idea.
blessings,
aimee
Hi Mary Jane!
I was looking for a home made gift this year that would ship well. I think this is the way to go! Cute!!
Thanks!
~Liz
What a neat idea! I'm sure you could put other treats in as well for the little ones.
Oh MaryJane,
I so love this idea of yours....hmmm, I am thinking about going 1 step further...I have a recipe for home made doggie treats & kitty treats...I think I just might have to bake up a batch and "can" them for gifts to give to my K9 & Feline loving friends...thanx for stirring my brain!
hugz,
>^..^<
Love this idea,thanks for sharing.
I will try it,now I wish I would
have kept those empty cans instead
of giving them to hubby for nails.
Oh well I'll just have to buy more.
Wow, this is just the cutest! Very creative, Maryjane :)
That is such an adorable idea. I am going to go to lowes tomorrow! Thanks for sharing.
This is just so darn cute! I'm following you!
Dena
What an inspiration you are!!! I just love 'following' your ideas...it just lifts my spirits!!! Thanks!!
Thank you Maryjane your so kind, this is a great idea. best wishes julie.C
Hi Miss Maryjane,
Our church holiday bazaar is next Saturday and we've been looking for something really great to share. I think you've provided us with that great item. The committee looked at your blog, they loved it, and loved your idea as well. Is there a site where we can find other graphics to use so all of the cans aren't the same?
Thanks for all of your ideas.
Big hugs,
Sue
Hello Maryjane, what a cute idea for using a can. Love that Santa clip art also. Have a great weekend!
Blessings, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage
What a great idea. Thanks for sharing...
Great idea! Thanks! Love the little retro label.
What a amazing and easy idea!! Thank you so much for sharing early, I plan on making several!! Lori
That's a great idea - you're not too early -this way we have enough time to get ready!!
Sounds like a great gift idea. I'm always looking for that! Thanks for stopping by my blog..hope we get to meet up one of these days...are you in NC too?
How adorable! I love the graphic too. Thanks for posting!
Awesome Idea!!! Thank you so very much for sharing!!!
Cindi
Oh Maryjane,
your 'gourmet' popcorn and Santa can are the cutest idea ever for a fabulous inexpensive gift!!!! I will treat someone special to this!
Are salted microwave popcorn OK??
Thank you for your sweet words too!;))
Monica.
This is awesome!!!!
I love your blog, and this idea! My hubby works at Lowes and I had no idea they sold empty paint cans. Wow, the sky is the limit with these. Thanks so much for the inspiration. I'm going to follow now so I don't miss anything :) -Tammy
I LOVE this post! Infact, I am going to share this on my blog, if you don't mind. As I am looking around blogland, there are so many wonderful ideas for gift giving!!
Thank you for sharing this!!
xo
becky
Sweet Becky at SweetCottageDreams sent me over -- this looks fantastic -- thanks for sharing!!!
Great idea, thanks for the graphic.
I am gonna try this.
Betsy
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