This Unicorn Popcorn Is Straight Out of a Fairytale

Planning a baby shower or your kid’s birthday party? You have to make unicorn popcorn! This popcorn recipe is sweet, colorful, and sure to bring smiles to anyone who tries it — whether kid or kid at heart.  

Now grab your Popper and let’s make magic happen:

Unicorn Popcorn Ingredients

• ½ cup popcorn kernels
• 2 tablespoons 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.

Step 5: Melt White Chocolate

Melt white chocolate in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring in between. Then 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 clumps, and enjoy!

More Unicorn Popcorn Tips

• Need mix-in ideas? Colorful mini marshmallows, white chocolate chips, vanilla wafer pieces, and rock candy would all be perfect for your unicorn popcorn. 

• Speaking of customizing the popcorn, try different bases. Kettle corn would add a sweet ‘n salty layer to it, while buttery popcorn can balance out the sweetness.

• 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, this unicorn popcorn will be the star of any event. Who could have guessed that something this fun would be so simple to make? All it takes is your trusty Popper (order it here if you haven’t yet) and a dash of imagination!

And for more popcorn recipes and party inspiration, be sure to check out our blog!