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Pink Popcorn

Valentine’s Day Pink Popcorn (The Ultimate Easy Candy-Coated Snack)

This Valentine's Day Pink Popcorn, also known as 'Cupid Corn,' features light, airy popcorn covered in a vibrant pink candy shell with a white chocolate drizzle, perfect for a fun and festive treat. Easy to make, it’s the perfect snack for a Valentine’s gathering, classroom party, or movie night.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag Microwave Popcorn (Natural or Light Butter)
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or Melting Wafers
  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil
  • Pink Gel Food Coloring to taste For coloring
  • 1 cup Valentine’s M&Ms (Cupid’s Blend)
  • Sprinkles to taste Red hearts, pink pearls, white jimmies
  • Pretzel Snaps (optional) to taste For added salty crunch

Equipment

  • microwave
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Pop your microwave popcorn according to package directions and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Gently lift the popcorn into a second clean bowl, leaving the unpopped kernels behind. Discard the kernels.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate and coconut oil together. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each interval, until smooth and fully melted.
  3. Add a tiny amount of pink gel food coloring to the melted chocolate. Stir thoroughly and continue adding coloring until the desired shade of pink is achieved.
  4. Drizzle two-thirds of the pink chocolate over the popcorn. Gently toss the popcorn with a spatula, ensuring it is evenly coated without crushing the kernels.
  5. Spread the pink popcorn out onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the remaining pink chocolate over the popcorn in a zig-zag pattern. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with Valentine’s M&Ms and festive sprinkles.
  6. Let the popcorn cool and set at room temperature for 20 minutes. If in a hurry, place the tray in the fridge for 5 minutes. Once the chocolate has firmed, break up any large clumps and serve or package in gift bags.

Notes

This treat combines the savory saltiness of popcorn with a sweet, creamy candy coating and festive toppings, making it an irresistible snack for Valentine’s Day. It’s a quick and effortless way to create a visually striking dessert that’s both indulgent and fun to make.

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