Easy Unicorn Popcorn Recipe – So Fun

This unicorn popcorn recipe had the little ones squealing with delight! The colors, the candy accents, and the overall presentation made all of their mouths drop to the floor.

If you need a unicorn party favor, this popcorn is the easiest thing to put together and you can choose a cute container or cellophane bag to match the theme. Speaking of themes, you can easily change up the colors and candies to match yours!

Unicorn Popcorn

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, you’ll find a lot of unicorn party favor printables (like this unicorn printable bag topper), unicorn party favor bags the kids can make themselves, and even DIY unicorn headbands!

Last week, we made this tasty unicorn popcorn as a movie night treat. And let me tell you, it tastes as magical as I imagine unicorn popcorn should. Let’s get started with this beautiful pink popcorn!

RELATED READING: Free Printable Unicorn Party Game

More Popcorn Ideas and Recipes

If you’re looking for a cookie flavor or fun themes, here are a few of our reader’s favorite popcorn recipes:

• Rocky Road Popcorn
• S’Mores Popcorn Recipe
• PopRocks Popcorn
• Mermaid Popcorn

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Tips to Make Unicorn Party Food Idea

• Remove all un-popped kernels, as these are extremely unpleasant to find in a bite.
• The popcorn can be warm or cooled off before the candy is added.
• Don’t get the chocolate too hot because it can shrink the popcorn. Do a small test before dumping it all on there.
• If you decide not to use candy melts but want to use regular chocolate, keep in mind that it’s will be a little more oily and can take longer to set.
• For maximum squeals, be generous with the sprinkles. Sprinkles maximize magic – it’s a scientific fact. Also, add any candy that matches your theme.
• Note: to color and flavor the popcorn with Skittles, see our Skittles Popcorn recipe in our mermaid popcorn write up.

How To Make Unicorn Popcorn

Below is the written tutorial. Keep this page open and follow along with the easy step by step. If you prefer a written, printable version, scroll to the end of this recipe and select Print.

Line a baking sheet with wax paper and spread out 5 cups of popped popcorn onto it. Remove any un-popped kernels.

Place 1.5 cups of pink candy melts and 1.5 teaspoons of coconut oil in a bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until completely melted.

Pour the melted candy on top of popcorn. Mix until most of the popcorn is covered with the candy.

Pour colorful sprinkles over the newly-coated popcorn and let sit for 15-20 minutes.

Place popcorn in a large bowl and top with jelly beans and M&Ms and mix. Serve in individual bowls or place into party favor sized cellophane bags.

More Unicorn Party Ideas You Might Like

• DIY Unicorn Headband – A super fun party activity would be letting each kiddo make their very own unicorn horn. I am seriously considering this for our next birthday.
• Unicorn Clay Pot Craft – The kids will LOVE making this during a unicorn party. Pre-paint the terra cotta pots white to speed things along.
• Easy Unicorn Pin Board – If you’re wanting to make a unicorn-themed gift for your birthday girl, this is an awesome idea. And so simple, it can be made in just minutes!
• Free Printable Unicorn Party Game – Need a whole party for the group to play? Don’t worry, this is going to occupy them for a bit!
• DIY Unicorn Eye Mask – These were such a huge hit and they’re SO easy to prepare for a party craft.

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