No sleepover is complete with out popcorn! But since everything here at Studio DIY needs to be just a touch sweeter, we whipped up some pastel candied popcorn! It was super yummy, really easy and could be adjusted to fit just about any party color palette! Serve it in a big bowl for a group, or package it in individual popcorn bags or boxes as favors for a bigger event!
Pastel Candied Popcorn
Servings: 0
Ingredients
- 3 quarts popped corn divided
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- Hot pink and purple food coloring*
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar divided
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Divide popcorn evenly into 2 large bowls.
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Cook till a candy thermometer reaches 238 degrees F. Carefully pour about half of the sugar mixture into another heat safe bowl. Color this portion hot pink and the other half purple. Working quickly, pour the hot syrups over the 2 bowls of popcorn, (one pink and one purple). Toss to coat and then evenly sprinkle the powdered sugar over the popcorn. Continue to stir till the syrup sets and the popcorn kernels separate. Once cooled, combine the 2 colors back together in one large bowl. Add in sprinkles and toss to distribute.
- *If only making one color, no need to divide popcorn and syrup into separate bowls.
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Anytime I think of popcorn, I think of those three-section Christmas popcorn tins that people get!? I think kids sell them as school fundraisers? We always had one and the cheddar popcorn was always the first to go. Largely thanks to me.
That was random, but… that’s what I was thinking so here we are. Happy popcorn making!
p.s. A Popcorn Piñata!
Michelle says
I never thought you can actually dye popcorn, this is brilliant! So many possibilities for so many occasions!
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Kristina B says
HAHA the cheddar was always last in my house! #thecheesestandsalone
Sophie K says
This is fabulous! I’m wondering if you could use natural food dye (like beet juice) to color the popcorn. Must investigate. Brilliant idea, Kelly! can’t wait to see more great posts from ya! Best wishes aaaaaaall the way from Switzerland ✨🤗
javascript obfuscator says
This is amazing!
Amy K says
Different color candy melts mixed with or without candy flavor work great as well!!! Can’t wait to try this recipe, sounds great! 😋