Introduction

This Candy Corn Popcorn recipe is a festive and colorful treat perfect for Halloween or any fall gathering. Sweet white chocolate-coated popcorn is divided and tinted in yellow, orange, and white, then topped with classic candy corn for a fun and tasty snack.

A white bowl filled with popcorn mixed with candy corn pieces, showing a variety of white, light yellow, and orange colors; the popcorn is fluffy with some caramel-colored spots, and the candy corn pieces are bright yellow, orange, and white with a smooth, hard texture. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface scattered with more candy corn pieces and festive black and orange Halloween decorations around it. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Yellow food coloring
Orange food coloring
1 cup candy corn

Instructions

Step 1: Divide the popped popcorn into three equal parts and place each portion in separate bowls.
Step 2: Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until smooth.
Step 3: Divide the melted white chocolate evenly into three bowls. Add yellow food coloring to one bowl, orange food coloring to another, and leave the last bowl plain.
Step 4: Drizzle each colored chocolate over a different portion of popcorn. Stir gently and thoroughly to coat the popcorn evenly with the colored chocolate.
Step 5: Combine the three portions back into one large serving bowl. Scatter candy corn over the top for decoration and extra sweetness.

Tips & Variations

Use gel-based food coloring to keep the chocolate from thinning out too much and maintain vibrant colors.
Try adding a pinch of sea salt for a sweet and salty contrast.
For a gluten-free treat, ensure your popcorn is not mixed with any flavored seasoning containing gluten.
Substitute candy corn with other festive candies like mini marshmallows or colored sprinkles for variety.

Storage

Store the Candy Corn Popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Avoid refrigerating as moisture can make the popcorn soggy. If the chocolate coating feels soft after storage, allow the popcorn to sit at room temperature until the coating firms up again before serving.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with popcorn that has a mix of white, light brown, and yellow popcorn pieces, topped with scattered candy corn showing bright yellow, orange, and white layers. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface with Halloween-themed black cutouts and an orange pumpkin shape around it. Several pieces of candy corn are also spread outside the bowl on the surface, adding bright pops of color. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use dark or milk chocolate instead of white chocolate?

While white chocolate works best for achieving the bright candy corn colors, you can use dark or milk chocolate if you prefer, but you won’t get the same vibrant orange and yellow hues.

What is the best way to melt white chocolate without burning it?

Microwaving in 30-second intervals and stirring well between each interval helps prevent burning. Alternatively, use a double boiler on low heat for gentle, even melting.

Candy Corn Popcorn Recipe

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Candy Corn Popcorn is a festive, colorful snack perfect for Halloween or any fun occasion. This treat combines the crunch of popcorn with sweet, colored white chocolate drizzles and candy corn pieces for a delightful seasonal delight that’s easy to make and visually appealing.

Author: zara
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Popcorn

10 cups popped popcorn

Chocolate Coating

1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Yellow food coloring
Orange food coloring

Decoration

1 cup candy corn

Instructions

Divide Popcorn: Separate the 10 cups of popped popcorn evenly into three portions to prepare for the different colored coatings.
Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Color Chocolate: Divide the melted white chocolate into three separate bowls. Add yellow food coloring to one bowl, orange food coloring to the second, and leave the third bowl plain white. Stir each to evenly distribute the color.
Coat Popcorn: Drizzle each colored white chocolate over one portion of the popcorn. Mix gently but thoroughly to coat all the popcorn pieces evenly in each color.
Assemble and Decorate: Combine all three differently coated popcorn portions into a serving bowl. Sprinkle the candy corn over the top as decoration and for extra sweetness and crunch.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate chips for a smoother melt and better taste.
Microwave times may vary; stir often to avoid burning the chocolate.
Mix gently when coating popcorn to prevent breaking the kernels.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep the popcorn fresh.
For a vegan version, substitute white chocolate with vegan white chocolate alternatives.

Keywords: Candy Corn Popcorn, Halloween snack, colored popcorn, white chocolate popcorn, festive treats