Candied Rainbow Popcorn
Candied Rainbow Popcorn is a vibrant and playful treat that’s perfect for any occasion, featuring fluffy popcorn coated in a colorful, sweet candy shell.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Spatula
Ingredients
Popcorn
- 1 cup Popcorn kernels Choose high-quality kernels for best results.
Candy Coating
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Provides sweetness for the candy coating.
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter Adds richness to the coating.
- 1/4 cup Light corn syrup Prevents sugar from crystallizing.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda Helps lighten the candy mixture.
- as needed Food coloring Choose colors for the rainbow effect.
- as needed Cooking spray or parchment paper For prepping baking sheets.
Instructions
- Start by popping the popcorn using your preferred method. Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl.
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir until it boils, then let it boil without stirring for 4-5 minutes until it turns light amber.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda carefully.
- Divide popcorn into bowls and pour the candy mixture over each bowl, tossing to coat.
- Add food coloring to each bowl and mix until evenly distributed.
- Spread the colored popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
Optional: Add sprinkles or edible glitter for extra fun!