Rainbow Popcorn
Bring the magic of the carnival to your kitchen with this vibrant and playful Rainbow Popcorn recipe! Perfect for parties, movie nights, or festive celebrations, this colorful treat transforms fluffy, freshly popped popcorn into a crunchy, sweet snack coated in a dazzling array of hues. Made with a buttery vanilla syrup and tinted with your favorite food coloring, each bite is bursting with sugary crunch and irresistible charm. The recipe is simple yet captivating—pop your kernels, mix up the rainbow-inspired syrup, and bake for the perfect candy-coated crunch. Whether you're looking for a fun family activity or a show-stopping snack, this Rainbow Popcorn is guaranteed to delight kids and adults alike. Mix, bake, and savor the flavor of this colorful creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Popcorn kernels
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 set Food coloring (various colors)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for popping)
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the 1 cup of popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid.
Shake the pot occasionally to ensure even cooking, and continue until popping slows down significantly (about 3-4 seconds between pops). Remove from heat and transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl, setting aside.
Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line several baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of granulated sugar, 0.5 cup of unsalted butter, 0.5 cup of light corn syrup, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Divide the hot syrup evenly into separate bowls, depending on how many colors you plan to use. Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and stir until the colors are vibrant and well mixed.
Working quickly, pour each colored syrup over portions of the popped popcorn in separate bowls. Use a spatula or clean hands to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly with the syrup.
Spread the colored popcorn onto the prepared baking sheets, keeping the colors separated if desired. Bake the popcorn in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even coating.
Remove the popcorn from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheets. As it cools, the coating will harden and become crunchy.
Once cooled, mix all the colored popcorn together in a large serving bowl to create a rainbow effect. Serve and enjoy your Rainbow Popcorn!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 80.5 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1195 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 474.5 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 401.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
