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15 Festive Popcorn Tins That Make the Perfect Holiday Gift for Snackers

Two foodie gifts in one = way more fun.

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Popcorn tins might seem like an old-school gift idea, but we think that's exactly what makes them a classic and charming gift to give during the holidays. Just like many kitchen trends these days (hello, SMEG), they certainly exude a certain retro appeal that's fun, wholesome, and nostalgic all at once.

Their fairly accessible price points also mean that they're ideal for a multitude of gifting opportunities — stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, office Secret Santa — the possibilities are endless! Not to mention, their scrumptious flavors go perfectly well with those holiday drinks. After all, everyone loves a two-in-one gift: They can snack on the popcorn and then collect the cute decorative tins for storage. Win-win!

We guarantee your loved ones will have a savory, buttery, oh-so-holly, jolly holiday thanks to these yummy popcorn tins. Whether you're looking for a perfectly crunchy treat to satisfy someone with a sweet tooth, a savory snack savant, or even a cheese lover, these popcorn tins are sure to win over snackers of all ages. We've even thrown in some build-your-own and party-favor-friendly options for more customizable appeal.

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Year-Round Appeal

Artisan Popcorn Tin (People's Choice, 2 Gallons)

Artisan Popcorn Tin (People's Choice, 2 Gallons)
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Year-Round Appeal

Artisan Popcorn Tin (People's Choice, 2 Gallons)

$82 at Amazon

If the funky, geometric-patterned detailing on this tin hasn't already caught your eye, then the literal bucket of goodness filled to the brim with gourmet popcorn will.

It includes delicious crunchy caramel popcorn, a cheesy cheddar variety, and — wait for it — sweet and salty kettle corn. That makes 2 gallons of delicious popcorn bliss.

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Best Personalized Tin

Tins with Pop Personalized Retro Tin

Tins with Pop Personalized Retro Tin
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Best Personalized Tin

Tins with Pop Personalized Retro Tin

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For an extra-special touch this holiday season (and instead of cluttering up your friends’ refrigerators with those greeting cards), why not send out personalized popcorn tins instead?

Choose between a 1.75- or 4-gallon striped tin, and enjoy the three flavors — butter, cheese, and caramel — that come with each. Guaranteed to impress anyone on your gift list!

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For the Kid at Heart

Best of DCB Gift Bucket

Best of DCB Gift Bucket
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For the Kid at Heart

Best of DCB Gift Bucket

If you're looking for a delicious food gift that goes way beyond your average popcorn tin (or are looking to spoil the littles in your life — or, you know, yourself), splurge on this deluxe gift bucket from wildly popular candy giant Dylan's Candy Bar.

Jam-packed with signature treats like their Milk Chocolate Creamy Peanut Butter Truffle Cups, Sea Salt Caramel Truffle Cups, and insanely tasty Cookies and Cream Popcorn, this is one sweet treat that is sure to elicit some squeals upon opening.

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Arguably the most organized-looking popcorn tin we've ever seen, this chic, beribboned, 16-ounce tin makes for a thoughtful — and delicious — gift. Inside you'll find three tasty dairy-free flavors: Cookies & Cream, Caramel Chocolate Drizzle, and Sweet & Salty.

Featured on Oprah's Favorite Things, this exact flavor combo is a fave of hers — and we see why! We also love the versatility that their packaging provides: The 1-pack is great for personal gifting, while their 2-gallon tin is best for larger groups or parties.

They even have 20-pack party tins sure to impress, so you can send everyone home with their own personal popcorn party favor.

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For Cheese Lovers

Triple Cheddar Popcorn Tin

Triple Cheddar Popcorn Tin
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For Cheese Lovers

Triple Cheddar Popcorn Tin

Cheese, please! This Triple Cheddar Popcorn Tin is basically a perfect trifecta of all things cheesy. Filled to the brim with white cheddar, spicy cheddar, and classic cheddar popcorn, this savory treat will satisfy any cheese lover this holiday season.

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Party Favor Potential

Pops Corn Gourmet Popcorn Gift Tin

Amazon’s Choice
Pops Corn Gourmet Popcorn Gift Tin
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Party Favor Potential

Pops Corn Gourmet Popcorn Gift Tin

This popcorn tin, which weighs in at just over 2 kilograms, comes with its very own scooper and individual bags, so you can divvy up the goodies to your heart's content. And speaking of goodies, this kosher, GMO-, and gluten-free bestseller comes with three flavors — caramel, cheddar, and kettle corn — to satisfy any sweet-savory craving.

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Great Table-Topper

Gourmet Popcorn 1.26-Gallon Tin

Gourmet Popcorn 1.26-Gallon Tin
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Great Table-Topper

Gourmet Popcorn 1.26-Gallon Tin

This 1.26-gallon popcorn tin from Popcornopolis contains two crowd-pleasing flavors — caramel and cheddar — so even the most discerning of palates, regardless of whether they're Team Sweet or Team Salty, will be pleased this gifting season.

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Classic Crowd-Pleaser

Simply Red Popcorn Tin

Simply Red Popcorn Tin
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Classic Crowd-Pleaser

Simply Red Popcorn Tin

A festive tin for everyone, this option is filled to the brim with your choice combo of any of these three flavors: cheese, caramel, white cheddar, or butter. Can't decide? Choose the four-flavor option to get all of the above.

If you're on the hunt for a delicious gift for friends or coworkers this holiday season, the search ends here. Its iconic red tin makes it a classic festive option for any recipient.

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Best Variety

Perfect Popcorn Lover

Perfect Popcorn Lover
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Best Variety

Perfect Popcorn Lover

Can you say “movie night?” Treat your S.O. or bestie to this fun 1-gallon tin box filled with a variety of popcorn, snacks, and even popcorn-themed socks for next-level kitsch.

Your lucky recipient can enjoy some classic microwaveable Act II Kettle or Butter popcorn, Cracker Jacks, Pop Corners White Cheddar or Sea Salt, and Popcornopolis Gourmet Popcorn, as well as White Cheddar Popcorn Seasonings. Makes for a great “just ’cause” or military care package, too.

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For the Chocoholic

Chocolate Dreams Popcorn Tin

Chocolate Dreams Popcorn Tin
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For the Chocoholic

Chocolate Dreams Popcorn Tin

If you're looking for the perfect food gift for someone in your life who loves both popcorn and chocolate, look no further than this delicious mashup blend.

Filled with a combination of Cookies & Cream, Peanut Butter Cup, and Mint Cookie Mayhem popcorn, this gourmet tin is perfect for die-hard chocolate lovers.

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The Original Sweet-Salty Popcorn

DIY Gourmet Favors

Editor’s Choice
DIY Gourmet Favors
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The Original Sweet-Salty Popcorn

DIY Gourmet Favors

Looking for original Chicago-style — aka cheese and caramel — popcorn? Look no further than the Garrett Mix from the brand that started it all. Fill up to 50 highly giftable favor bags when you purchase their Celebration Tin, and get on everyone’s “nice” list this holiday season.

You’ll especially love the brand’s customizable tins, which you can personalize with your recipient’s name for an even more bespoke touch.

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Comes with Nuts

Moose Munch Gourmet Popcorn

Moose Munch Gourmet Popcorn
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Comes with Nuts

Moose Munch Gourmet Popcorn

Now 12% Off

Sometimes, you just want a little bit of everything, and that's OK! This sweet-forward mix features three classic flavors (dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and classic caramel), as well as whole nuts that provide a bit of a protein boost. Hiking enthusiasts — and vintage video game geeks — will love the Oregon Trail imprint on the box, too.

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For Fussy Eaters

Large 4-Flavor Box

Large 4-Flavor Box
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For Fussy Eaters

Large 4-Flavor Box

Have that one person on your gift list that's just too hard to please? Sugarwish happily takes on the challenge with its gift box options allowing the recipient to choose their own flavors. They also have the most flavors we've ever seen. (Over 50 flavors include Red Velvet! Dr. Cola! Pumpkin Spice!)

With boxes ranging from Mini (one flavor) to Grand (six flavors), there's definitely something to please even the pickiest snacker in your life at all price points.

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Best Variety Kit

Movie Night Popcorn Kit

Movie Night Popcorn Kit
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Best Variety Kit

Movie Night Popcorn Kit

This super fun variety kit comes with all you need for nine bags of microwave popcorn. Each of the nine bags comes with its own seasoning and oil packet, and you get three of each flavor: Real Butter & Sea Salt, Aged Parmesan & Rosemary, and White Cheddar & Sea Salt. There's even a movie trivia kit in the box!

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For the Retro Fan

Hand-Crafted Popcorn in Reindeer Crunch

Hand-Crafted Popcorn in Reindeer Crunch
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For the Retro Fan

Hand-Crafted Popcorn in Reindeer Crunch

Looking for something more handcrafted? Check out Asheville, North Carolina-based popcorn brand Poppy. This brand sources its simple, high-quality ingredients as locally as possible, and that includes non-GMO corn.

One of their holiday best-sellers, Reindeer Crunch features the brand's Salted Caramel popcorn speckled with caramelized walnuts, pecans, and cashews, and then drizzled with craft dark chocolate. Plus, it comes ready to gift in a cute midcentury-style cylinder.

Other yummy flavors include Butter Almond Toffee and Cinnamon Bourbon Pecan.

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Eunice Lucero-Lee
Senior Editor, Reviews

Eunice Lucero-Lee is the Senior Editor, Reviews, for Best Products, Popular Mechanics, Runner’s World, and Bicycling handling lifestyle, astrology, and home content. Her obsession with beauty and pop culture keeps her on top of the latest trends and viral online finds, which can also be seen in her work spearheading the Hearst Enthusiast Group’s sales and deals content. Her editorials have been featured in publications like Cosmopolitan, Esquire, The Numinous, woman&home, and Sparkling, among many others. A former music editor, she pioneered Asia’s first-ever English-helmed K-Pop magazine and has extensive experience with celebrity profiling and red-carpet reportage. She is based in Manhattan where she watches Scandi-noir crime procedurals with her cat.

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Danielle St. Pierre
Senior Food & Drink Editor

Danielle is the former food & drink editor for BestProducts.com, where she put her knowledge as a cocktail consultant and connoisseur to use; her work can also be spotted on Thrillist, Food & Wine, and Delish. Prior to joining BestProducts.com in 2016, she was slinging fancy cocktails in Brooklyn, reporting on the best bars and restaurants in the country for Food & Wine magazine, and drinking all the whiskey New York has to offer. Outside of work, you’ll most likely find her catching the end of happy hour at her favorite bars in New York or dreaming up pretty new drink recipes.

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