Fairy Dust Popcorn
Fairy Dust Popcorn is a whimsical and sweet treat that transforms ordinary popcorn into a magical snack with the addition of colorful sprinkles and a hint of vanilla sweetness. Perfect for parties or movie nights with a magical twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups plain popped popcorn
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons colored sprinkles
- 1–2 drops food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in corn syrup and vanilla extract until combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Add food coloring if using.
- Drizzle the mixture over the popcorn and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the colored sprinkles over the coated popcorn and mix again to distribute.
- Spread the popcorn on a baking sheet to cool and set for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve once cooled or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors.
- You can add edible glitter for extra sparkle.
- Best consumed within 2–3 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Fairy Dust Popcorn, sweet popcorn, party snack, magical treat, kids snack
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