Popcorn Ball Holiday Decorations: Fun, Edible, and Perfect for the Holidays

If you’re looking for a fun, festive, and edible holiday craft that doubles as décor, you’ll love these Popcorn Ball Ornaments! They’re cheerful, sweet, and simple enough for kids to make — plus, they look adorable hanging on your tree or wrapped up as party favors for guests.

These edible treats are not only delicious but also eye-catching, making them the perfect way to bring a little holiday magic into your home.

Popcorn Ball Ornaments Recipe

Ingredients You’ll Need

- Popcorn Balls – You can make your own from scratch, but honestly, store-bought ones work beautifully and save tons of time.
- Mini Candy Canes – Perfect for the ornament “hook.”
- Colored Sugar or Sprinkles – Add sparkle and color!
- Frosting – White, red, or green frosting works great.
- Mini M&Ms or Candy Decorations – For a bright pop of color.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Base

You’ll need one small popcorn ball per guest or per ornament you plan to make. Unwrap them and set them on a wax-paper-lined tray.

Using a skewer or the sharp end of a chopstick, poke a small hole in the top of each popcorn ball. Snap the curved end off of a mini candy cane to create a pointed end — this will make your ornament “hanger.” Gently press the candy cane into the popcorn ball until it’s secure and forms a hook at the top.

Step 2: Decorate with Frosting and Sugar

For a sparkly effect, pour colored sugar or sprinkles onto a paper plate. Fill a pastry bag (or a plastic sandwich bag with the corner snipped) with frosting.

Pipe thick lines or dots onto the popcorn ball — think stripes, zigzags, or swirls — then gently roll the ball in the colored sugar so that only the frosted parts touch. The sugar will stick to the frosting, creating a beautiful, glittery holiday look.

👉 Tip: Keep things festive with red and green sugar, or go for a winter wonderland vibe with white and blue sprinkles!

Step 3: Add the Candy Details

Now for the fun part — the candy decorations! Use small dabs of frosting as “glue” to attach mini M&Ms, candy pearls, or edible glitter stars to your popcorn ball. You can create patterns, smiley faces, or even snowman-style buttons.

Your kids will love this step, and the results are always charmingly unique.

Displaying and Gifting Your Popcorn Ball Ornaments

Once decorated, let the frosting set for about 30 minutes. Then, wrap each popcorn ball ornament in clear cellophane and tie it with a festive ribbon.

These make wonderful:

Party favors for holiday gatherings
Tree decorations (just keep them away from heat!)
Classroom or office treats
Neighbor gifts wrapped in cute holiday boxes

For a charming display, place them in a decorative bowl on your holiday table or hang them from a garland on your mantel.

You can also grab a pack of clear treat bags with holiday twist ties to make them gift-ready in minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Holiday Craft

This project combines everything we love about the holidays — creativity, sweetness, and family time. It’s easy enough for little hands, fun for adults, and leaves everyone smiling (and snacking).

So grab your popcorn balls, frosting, and sprinkles, and turn a cozy afternoon into a delightful crafting session that doubles as dessert!

Handy Holiday Supply List

Pre-made popcorn balls

Mini candy canes
Holiday sprinkles and colored sugar
Mini M&Ms

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