This rainbow popcorn (aka unicorn popcorn) is so easy to make and it’s the perfect, colorful snack for a rainbow or unicorn party.

Rainbow popcorn

Colorful candy rainbow popcorn is the snack of unicorns. It’s magical. It’s delicious. It’s simple to make, so it’s perfect for an anytime snack or to serve at a rainbow or unicorn party. Just mix popcorn with melted candy melts. That’s it. I’ll never tire of unicorn food.

Colored popcorn is also great for St. Patrick’s Day. 

how to make colored popcorn, tips:

I only use about a cup of popcorn for each color. You can of course double the recipe if you’re hosting a party.

For the popcorn, I suggest air-popped popcorn (we have a popcorn maker similar to this one). Because I popped my own, I did not add any butter and I only added a sprinkle of salt (which is optional).

You can use store-bought microwave popcorn if you don’t have an air-popper. Really, use whatever popcorn you prefer.

As for the candy melts, you only need about a quarter cup per color, so you will have a good bit left over. However, kept in a sealed container, the candy melts will last forever and ever. I use them so frequently, I had every color already.

Need more ideas for using your candy melts?

• Try these rainbow heart Oreos.
• Or get some lollipop sticks and make these rainbow candy pops for your party, too.
• You can also try these emoji candy pops.

how to make rainbow popcorn (unicorn popcorn)

you will need:*

• 1/4 cup of each color candy melts (red or pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple)
• 6 heaping cups of popped popcorn, divided

*Find the candy melts online or in the craft store.

what to do:

Line a baking tray (or trays) with wax paper and set aside.

Separate the popcorn into six heaping cups.

In a microwave-save bowl, pour the red or pink candy melts. Microwave at 70 percent power for 90 seconds. Stir to let the residual heat fully melt the candy melts. If needed, microwave at 15-second intervals until melted.

Pour in a heaping cup of the popcorn and stir well to coat all of the pieces. Spread the popcorn on the prepared tray to set.

Repeat with every other color of candy melts, letting the candy set well, about 30 minutes. Break up the popcorn, if necessary, and serve!

Yield: 6 cups

rainbow popcorn

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Delicious colored popcorn recipe: How to make rainbow popcorn! Great for a unicorn party.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 21 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of each color candy melts (red or pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple)
• 6 heaping cups of popped popcorn, divided, sprinkled with salt (if desired)

Instructions

1. Line a baking tray (or trays) with wax paper and set aside.
2. Separate the popcorn into six heaping cups in separate bowls.
3. In a microwave-save bowl, pour the red or pink candy melts. Microwave at 70 percent power for 90 seconds. Stir to let the residual heat fully melt the candy melts. If needed, microwave at 15-second intervals until melted.
4. Pour in a heaping cup of the popcorn and stir well to coat all of the pieces.
5. Spread the popcorn on the prepared tray to set.
6. Repeat with every other color of candy melts, letting the candy set well, about 30 minutes.
7. Break up the popcorn, if necessary, and serve! 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 156Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 121mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 0gSugar: 24gProtein: 0g

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