Cotton Candy Popcorn
Experience the joy of childhood fairs with this delightful Cotton Candy Popcorn! This fluffy and colorful snack combines the airy texture of popcorn with the sweet flavor of cotton candy, making it a hit at movie nights and birthday parties. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a vibrant treat that brings smiles to both kids and adults alike. Perfect for sharing or indulging on your own, this whimsical snack is a nostalgic trip back to carefree days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon cotton candy flavoring extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1–2 drops food coloring (pink or blue)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pop the Popcorn: Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add popcorn kernels and cover. Once popping slows, remove from heat and transfer popcorn to a large bowl.
- Melt the Sugar: In a saucepan over low heat, combine sugar and remaining coconut oil. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add Flavoring: Remove from heat and stir in cotton candy flavoring extract and optional food coloring until well combined.
- Coat the Popcorn: Pour the sugar mixture over the popped popcorn while tossing gently for even coverage.
- Cool & Serve: Spread coated popcorn on parchment paper to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your Cotton Candy Popcorn by adding sprinkles, nuts, or chocolate drizzle. For an extra festive touch, mix different food colors to create a rainbow effect. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal freshness.