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Cotton Candy Popcorn

March 11, 2016

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Cotton Candy Popcorn – Candy coated popcorn recipe with sprinkles and real cotton candy pieces!

Cotton Candy Popcorn - Candy coated popcorn recipe with sprinkles and real cotton candy pieces!

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I had some fun colored candy coating left over from the Drizzled Candy Bark I made the other day. If you’ve been following me over the past couple years, you’ve probably learned that I love cotton candy. If you do too, make sure to check out my recipes for Cotton Candy Lemonade, cupcakes, fudge and even lip scrub. So, back to this Cotton Candy Popcorn. I was pretty proud of myself when I decided to tear up real cotton candy pieces to add them to this treat! You can really taste the cotton candy in this treat!

Cotton Candy Popcorn - Candy coated popcorn recipe with sprinkles and real cotton candy pieces!

I added the marshmallow coating to 8 cups of the popcorn. Then you know what I did? I dumped in all of the cotton candy pieces, stirred them around gently and figured a few (only 1/4 cup!) sprinkles wouldn’t hurt. Am I right? So, just for the record, you could technically stop here and just enjoy the recipe.

If you have a few more minutes and want additional color, here’s where you add the pink and blue popcorn in. I always keep the majority of the popcorn white and just add little pops of color when needed.

Cotton Candy Popcorn - Candy coated popcorn recipe with sprinkles and real cotton candy pieces!

You know, I really couldn’t tell you where my love of “cotton candy everything” came from.  I’m not a huge fan of cotton candy alone, but mix it with something like lemonade, fudge or popcorn and I’m your friend for life. Go figure – it’s fun, easy and quick food. And that’s what me and this blog are all about!

Cotton Candy Popcorn - Candy coated popcorn recipe with sprinkles and real cotton candy pieces!

Recipes for treats like this cotton candy popcorn hold a special place in my heart. Why? Because they’re gorgeous, they’re fun to eat and they are the perfect treat to snack on! I know I’ve been posting sweet after sweet lately, but please forgive me. I can’t seem to help myself. . .like “I’ve been having to loosen up my belt during the day lately” help myself.

Cotton Candy Popcorn - Candy coated popcorn recipe with sprinkles and real cotton candy pieces!

I’m a glutton for punishment, and when I try and tell myself  I can’t have something. . .I become ravenous for that one thing I can’t have. Does this happen to you, too? Lent has always been one of the most difficult things for me. . .along with diets, boyfriends during high school and million dollar log homes on clear water lakes. 🙂

Cotton Candy Popcorn - Candy coated popcorn recipe with sprinkles and real cotton candy pieces!

It’s only popcorn, friends. It will be okay. One more sweet will be okay. Tomorrow is a new day. Tomorrow is a day for carrot sticks and rice cakes. But today, I will eat dessert. Yes, today I will eat dessert. Come on and join me!

Cotton candy popcorn recipe with sprinkles and real cotton candy pieces!

Cotton Candy Popcorn

Cotton Candy Popcorn - Candy coated popcorn recipe with sprinkles and real cotton candy pieces!
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Candy-coated popcorn recipe with sprinkles and real cotton candy pieces!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce package marshmallow or vanilla candy melts
  • 12 cups popped popcorn, divided
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles
  • 2 cups cotton candy, torn into small pieces
  • 3 ounces blue candy melts
  • 3 ounces pink candy melts

Instructions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the marshmallow or vanilla melts according to instructions on package.
  2. Add 8 cups of popcorn to a large bowl and pour in the marshmallow coating. Stir until well coated.
  3. Add the cotton candy and gently mix to distribute throughout the popcorn.
  4. Spread popcorn out on lined baking sheet and add the sprinkles on top. Allow to cool.
  5. In two separate bowls, melt the blue and pink candy coating.
  6. Divide the remaining popcorn equally between two bowls – 2 cups in one bowl, 2 cups in the other.
  7. Pour the blue coating over the popcorn in one bowl and the pink over popcorn in the other bowl.
  8. Stir until well-coated and spread the popcorn out on another lined baking sheet.
  9. Combine the white, pink and blue popcorn and enjoy!

 

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  1. Trina and Tina says

    March 20, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    Cotton candy popcorn and an Easter celebration sound like the perfect combination! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      March 20, 2016 at 10:09 pm

      I agree! I hope you try it! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Gaelle says

    March 25, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    What is the difference between candy melts and candy coatings? Thanks this looks sooo yummy and pretty at the same time & I think this would really dazzle at our family’s Easter picnic, but I only have candy melts….

    Reply
    • Sara says

      March 30, 2016 at 10:59 am

      Candy melts and candy coating are basically the same thing. I know I used the terms interchangeably. Sorry for any confusion!

      Reply
  3. Stefanie Garity says

    March 27, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I LOVE cotton candy flavored things as well, and just discovered the BEST thing yet. Walmart great value brand cotton candy ice cream, I’m pregnant, and can’t get enoug. You have to try it, and I look forward to trying your popcorn and fudge recipes. Thanks for pinning.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Sara says

      March 30, 2016 at 10:58 am

      That ice cream sounds so good, Stefanie! Best of luck to you during your pregnancy!!

      Reply
      • Dana says

        January 3, 2017 at 6:25 pm

        Hi! What kind of popcorn do you like to use? And what kind of sprinkles? Thanks!

        Reply
        • Sara says

          January 4, 2017 at 8:14 pm

          You can pop your own popcorn or just use a microwave popcorn that’s not heavy with butter. Have fun with the sprinkles. It really doesn’t matter what kind of sprinkles you use!

          Reply
          • Dana says

            January 6, 2017 at 9:56 am

            If I pop my own do I use salt and oil!

          • Sara says

            January 9, 2017 at 10:13 pm

            Depending on how you’re popping it, you may need the oil, but I wouldn’t salt it.

  4. ARDYCE EDEUS says

    June 1, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    I DON’T UNDERSTAND BLUE CANDY COATING AND PINK COATING? QIS THIS A FROSTING?? DOES IT COME IN A TUBE?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      June 1, 2016 at 10:41 pm

      I just updated the post to include links in the recipe to show you a photo of the ingredient. I also changed the description from candy coating to candy melts. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  5. Marlena says

    August 14, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    Do you need to allow the marshmellow and the color melts to cool before pouring over popcorn? I have tried in the past and it just melts the popcorn

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 17, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      I didn’t find that I needed to let it cool off too much. I’ve never had melts actually melt the popcorn. Hope the recipe works for you!

      Reply
  6. Erin says

    August 19, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    Do you think this is ok to make the night before a party?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 21, 2016 at 9:01 pm

      I would try and make the morning of just so the popcorn is nice and fresh!

      Reply
  7. Rose says

    January 1, 2017 at 11:50 pm

    This recipe looks great. My daughter wants to take it to school for her birthday treat.
    I’m stuck on the first ingredient – marshmallow or vanilla candy melts. Do you mean marshmallows? or marshmallow-flavored melts? I can’t find vanilla candy melts – I can find white melts, but is that the same, or does it need the vanilla flavor?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      January 2, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      Yes, they are marshmallow-flavored melts. But yes, you can use white melts and it will work just fine!!

      Reply
      • Rose says

        January 2, 2017 at 7:17 pm

        Thank you!!

        Reply
  8. MaryAnn Coy says

    March 7, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    I thought you were talking about real Marshmallow as opposed to candy melts, since Marshmallow is used in many recipes for candy. You are using pink and Blue melts? Or adding food coloring? I’ve never heard of the cotton candy pieces, are they available at Amazon or else on line? BTW Marshmallow Fluff turned 100 yrs on 3/4/17 was invented here in Somerville, MA (Boston).

    ★★★★★

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    • Sara says

      March 12, 2017 at 9:09 pm

      Yes, I used blue and pink melts. If you can only find white melts you could always just use a couple drops of appropriate food coloring. I just added a link to where you can purchase cotton candy from Amazon. You can normally find bags of cotton candy in your local dollar stores as well. Love that you know the origins of Marshmallow Fluff!

      Reply
  9. Sarah says

    September 28, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    I am making this for my daughters birthday party in 2 days and just realized you meant marshmallow flavored melts instead of actual marshmallows ?….. can I use white almond bark I place of the vanilla candy melts? Or could I use actual marshmallows? My grocery store doesn’t have the candy melts… I had to order the pink and blue from amazon and now don’t have time to order vanilla ?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 28, 2017 at 6:44 pm

      White almond bark should work fine! Good luck and don’t panic! Hope your daughter’s party turns out great!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        September 28, 2017 at 8:24 pm

        Thank you!!!

        Reply
        • Abdsnr says

          November 5, 2017 at 8:53 am

          In the future, you can usually get colored melts at craft stores like Michaels or Joann fabrics!

          Reply
          • Brittany M says

            February 16, 2019 at 3:03 pm

            And Walmart (in the party supplies area)

  10. Genesis says

    May 25, 2018 at 10:08 am

    They are so good.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  11. Sarina says

    November 25, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    This look really awesome! I love to eat cotton candy and pretty much anything cotton candy flavored!!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 10, 2018 at 10:45 pm

      You and me both, Sarina!

      Reply
  12. Liliana says

    September 12, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    I can’t find marshmallow candy melts or marshmallow oil in Canada. Is there another option?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 13, 2019 at 7:38 am

      Hi Liliana, you can use vanilla candy melts in place of the marshmallow melts and the recipe doesn’t use any marshmallow oil.

      Reply

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