
Popcorn can be jazzed up to make it look more festive – either by using a bit of food colouring on the un -popped corn kernels, or by mixing the end result with sprinkles / small sweets. A perfect addition to a North Pole Breakfast, or just as delicious ‘normal coloured’ while watching a Christmas Movie!
What You Need:
1 batch = greedy family of 5
- 3 Tbsp Corn Oil or Rice Bran Oil (I prefer rice bran oil for it’s high smoking point and nutritional value)
- 1/2 cup Popcorn kernels (available from supermarkets and various corner shops…)
- Green or red food colouring
- Saucepan with a well fitting lid or a popcorn maker (about £20)…like this:
The benefit of a popcorn maker is the ability to stir the kernels to stop them burning. If you don’t have one, just hold the lid on and shake the pan back and forth instead!
What You Do:
- Heat the oil to a medium heat.
- Add a few drops of food colouring.
- Add the popcorn kernels and put the lid on.
- Either stir or shake the pan back and forth until you hear the kernels popping.
- Take the pan off the heat and remove the lid once the popping has stopped OR you’ll end up with popcorn all over the floor!
- Tip the popcorn into a large bowl and either have it plain or shake in a little sea salt, or cinnamon, or sugar if you prefer!
If you have lots of un-popped kernels at the end it means you had the oil too hot, so turn the heat down next time!
*Also delicious as uncoloured all-year-round popcorn too …

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I think tonights activity will be a film & popcorn! Thanks for linking up #bigfatlinky
What did you watch??
love the cone idea. we regularly have movie nights with popcorn. this would make it feel more like the cinema I think
thanks #brilliantblogposts
oh yes now that’s a great idea – it might stop it going everywhere too (or is that just my lot?!).
Great idea! Who doesn’t love some great popcorn for a snack? Thank you for linking up again with #foodpornthursdays!
I’m afraid once I start eating it I just pig out completely. I need to make smaller batches!
I’ve never made popcorn before. I really want to try it. I love that you’ve used a newspaper. So old school. I always look forward to reading your posts, they’re so creative. Thank you so much for linking this up to #whatevertheweather 😀 x
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Chloe and for hosting such a great linky! xx
Ok so this is this family’s favourite snack but I love the introduction of newspaper, so wonderful! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
Newspaper is great for so many things and I do love a bit of upcycling!! x
Thanks for a great post, we’ll definitely have a go at this! #BigFatLinky
Oh yes do!! The kids love being involved with the whole process and divvying it up in newspaper cones means no-one snitches mine!
Lovely idea, it looks very retro with the newspaper cones! I’ve only made popcorn in the microwave, I must try it like this sometime too! Thanks for linking up to #whatevertheweather 🙂 x
It does doesn’t it?? The kids were clammering for them and I love newspaper anythings really 🙂
The newspaper cones are a fantastic idea! We love popcorn here, this would be a fun way to serve it next time 🙂
Yes it would and I’ve just had a brain wave – it would be a great way to eat it in the cinema too! Make a big bag of popcorn, take a newspaper and divvy it up once you’re in!
I love making popcorn, it’s so much fun and lovely to eat when still warm. It’s a great treat if you have food intolerances to consider.
You’re absolutely right! Warm popcorn is the ultimate biz and a totally acceptable party treat thankfully!
Ahhhh these are so cute! I love popcorn, it’s just such a versatile treat, and so handy if there are any allergies. Yum!
Thank you Cristina and yes absolutely! Picnics & parties can be so hard but popcorn will put a huge smile on my boy’s face any time!
Popcorn is fab isn’t it?! I love your idea of creating newspaper holders to avoid contamination! Inspired!
It was one of my rare flashes of inspiration Vicki!
These look fab, my boys love popcorn. I love the idea of the cones to avoid cross contamination. Thanks for linking #freefromfridays.
I had a flash of inspiration in the nick of time!! What’s so great about popcorn is that it’s one ingredient, so unless you’re allergic or intolerant to corn, it’s a very simple go to snack. Though it does get absolutely everywhere!
My husband loves popcorn and I think his favourite present ever was a popcorn maker! The cones look great and would be perfect for a birthday party. #freefromfridays
Yes they’d be brilliant for that. If you’re having a party in the park, you just take a paper with you and whip up some cones when you’re ready. Hope all is well with your gorgeous new addition x
Oooh I love making popcorn, makes me feel like i’m going to the movies! Eating it out of newspaper cones is a fab vintage styling tip.
Popcorn is one of those classics isn’t it?? I love newspaper, it’s good for so many things :). Thank you so much for popping by x
I love popcorn! Love the idea of the cones! Never thought of putting cinnamon or sugar on them. I sometimes cook the kernels in butter and icing sugar which leaves them sweet and candied. It’s delicious 🙂 #foodpornthursdays
Oh! I’ve never thought of that. Oooooooh!!!!!!!!!!! That sounds heavenly!
I think my kids would get a kick out of popcorn in newspaper cones! #foodpornthursdays
I think I did too! It was more of a practical solution at the time but they turned out to be very popular!
Ahh what a cool idea! I alway use microwave popcorn, but now you’ve got me in the mood to make it from fresh, I bet it tastes better too 🙂 #whatevertheweather Sabrina xx
We don’t have a microwave so I have to make my own! I wonder if it does taste different – if you make some would you mind popping back and letting me know??
I love this, very vintage chic x
Thank you Charlene. I remember eating fish and chips like this and all the vinegar pooling at the bottom. Mmmmmm!
I have always fancied making popcorn but i have never got round to doing it but you’ve inspired me to give it ago! I think it’s my daughter will love it #foodpornthursday
Oh I’m sure she will – from the cooking to the eating I expect!!! The trouble is, it’s IMPOSSIBLE to eat in small quantities 🙂