Unicorn Popcorn at a Glance
Planning a baby shower or your kid's birthday party? Unicorn popcorn is exactly what the dessert table needs.
Melted white chocolate gets divided, dyed, and drizzled over popcorn made fresh in your Popper, and the result looks straight out of a confectionery fever dream. It's a colorful treat that's guaranteed to make people reach for their phones before they reach for a handful.
Unicorn Popcorn Ingredients
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 12 oz white chocolate
- Oil-based food coloring (regular food coloring will make the chocolate seize up)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Sprinkles
How to Make Unicorn Popcorn
Step 1: Heat
Set your stove to medium heat and let the Popsmith preheat for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 2: Pour Oil and Kernels
Add oil into the Popper and drop 2 to 3 kernels. When the first one pops, toss in the rest and cover the pot.
Step 3: Turn
Turn the spinner clockwise as the kernels pop to prevent burning. No need to do this the entire time — just give it a few cranks every couple of seconds. The Popsmith will do the heavy lifting for you.
GOOD TO KNOW: If the crank isn’t working smoothly, kernels might be lodged behind the spinner. All you need to do when this happens is lift the interior spinner (it shouldn’t be too hot) with your finger to release the kernels.
Step 4: Remove
When popping slows to 1-2 seconds between pops, take the Popper off the heat and remove the lid. Then divide the popcorn into portions, one for each color. Place them in separate bowls.
Step 5: Melt White Chocolate
Melt white chocolate in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring in between. Divide into 3 portions (or more, depending on how many colors you want).
Step 6: Mix in Food Coloring
Add different food coloring to each portion of the white chocolate.
Step 7: Drizzle
Drizzle each color over the popcorn using a spoon or piping bag for better distribution. Then add salt, sprinkles, and other mix-ins.
Step 8: Serve
Wait for the unicorn popcorn to set, then break it into clusters, and enjoy!
More Unicorn Popcorn Tips
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Need mix-in ideas? Colorful mini marshmallows, white chocolate chips, vanilla wafer pieces, and rock candy would all be perfect for your unicorn popcorn.
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Speaking of customizing the popcorn, try different bases. Kettle corn would add a sweet and salty layer to it, while buttery popcorn can balance out the sweetness.
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If you have any leftover popcorn, store it in an airtight container and eat it within 5 days.
Magic Made Real
From birthday parties to Easter Sunday to movie nights, unicorn popcorn has a way of making any occasion feel like a celebration. Keep the recipe close — you're going to be making it more than once.
Everything you need to make this, and every popcorn recipe in our blog, starts with the Popper, popcorn kernels, and coconut oil. Browse our full recipe collection for what to make next.
