PopRocks Popcorn aka Firecracker Popcorn

This easy PopRocks® popcorn recipe combines the fun of red, white, and blue with a fun surprise that will pop your socks off! Make this for a fun 4th of July popcorn treat or BBQ dessert table.

You can make single servings, add some to a cellophane bag for party favors or just let everyone dive on in to this gourmet popcorn with a bang! And this firecracker popcorn recipe couldn’t be easier.

July 4th popcorn with red white and blue candy and pop rocks on white table with firecrackers.
This PopRocks popcorn recipe is so quick and easy and will be the talk of the party!

Easy Patriotic Popcorn (Firecracker Popcorn)

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, it’s no secret I love popcorn. If you’re new here, a few of my favorite gourmet popcorn recipes shared are: Rocky Road popcorn, S’mores popcorn (a huge hit), and even Samoa Cookie popcorn.

For the upcoming holiday, this patriotic popcorn will pop their socks off! You guessed it, there’s a secret ingredient that everyone will ooh and ahh over: PopRocks®. Let’s get started.

patriotic popcorn on white table with firecracker boxes with text which reads firecracker popcorn

Want to Make This Popcorn Surprise Treat Later?

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collage of popcorn for Independence Day with candy and pop rocks

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How to Serve Popcorn at Parties

I know what you’re thinking: no one wants to stick their hands in a bowl of candy-coated popcorn. To make it a little more “party friendly,” try out one of these fun ways to serve popcorn at a party.

Red white and blue patriotic popcorn with pop rocks on white background with firecracker boxes

How to Make Firecracker Popcorn

Below is our easy recipe for this fun Independence Day or Memorial Day popcorn that will wow kids of all ages. I’m merely a kid at heart and PopRocks popcorn sure puts a smile on my face.

Keep this page open and follow along with the step by step instructions. If you prefer a printable version, scroll down to the end of this article.

Cover a large area in parchment paper. It can be a baking sheet or large cutting board, but it needs to be large enough for the popped corn (you can work in batches).

Add popcorn (remove un-popped popcorn kernels) to a large bowl. NOTE: you can use microwave popcorn, air popped popcorn, or some which has been traditionally popped on the stove.

Popcorn in bowl with un-popped kernels removed.

Reserve 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips and melt the rest over a double-boiler over medium heat until smooth. NOTE: you can use white chocolate candy melts, as well, and melt them in a microwave safe bowl. Pour the melted white chocolate over the popcorn and stir until it is coated.

make candied popcorn for July 4th by melting white chocolate

Spread the coated popcorn onto the parchment paper and immediately add sprinkles.

spread candy popcorn over wax paper

Melt the remaining white chocolate and drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn. Shake on the PopRocks® and more red, white, and blue sprinkles. Melt the blue candy melts and drizzle onto the popcorn. Let all candy cool before serving.

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for a couple of days.

drizzle candy melts onto patriotic popcorn with pop rocks

More Popcorn Recipes on Ruffles and Rain Boots

It’s a matter of fact: popcorn is just fun and most people can’t eat just one handful. Here are a few more popcorn recipes that have been huge hits for get-togethers.

  • Unicorn Popcorn – Over the years, I’ve made this for so many parties and playdates (so colorful).
  • Mermaid Popcorn – If you have a little mermaid in your life, wow her with this! Psst: I have a Skittles popcorn recipe inside this one, too.

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Close up of red white and blue popcorn with firecrackers on a white BBQ picnic table.
Yield: 16 cups

PopRocks Firecracker Popcorn

Red white and blue patriotic popcorn with pop rocks on white background with firecracker boxes

This red, white, and blue Firecracker Popcorn recipe will deliver a sweet surprise. Whip up a batch of this easy PopRocks popcorn and watch the crowd go wild!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 cups popped popcorn, kernels removed
  • 12 ounce bag white chocolate chips, 1/2 cup reserved
  • 3 packages of PopRocks® (we used strawberry)
  • 1/2 cup blue candy melts
  • red, white, and blue sprinkles
  • parchment paper and double boiler*

Instructions

  1. Cover a large area in parchment paper. It can be a baking sheet or large cutting board, but it needs to be large enough for the popped corn (you can work in batches). Add popcorn (un-popped kernels removed) to a large bowl.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips and melt the rest over a double-boiler over medium heat until smooth. Pour over the popcorn and stir until it is coated. NOTE: you can use white chocolate candy melts, as well, and melt them in the microwave.
  3. Spread the coated popcorn onto the parchment paper and immediately add sprinkles.
  4. Melt the remaining white chocolate and drizzle over the popcorn. Shake on the PopRocks® and more sprinkles. Melt the blue candy melts and drizzle onto the popcorn.
  5. Let all candy cool before serving. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for a couple of days.

Notes

You can use candy melts in place of the white chocolate chips. Follow the instructions on the bag for melting.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 131Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 70mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 1gSugar: 15gProtein: 1g

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