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My two favorite snack foods are candy and popcorn. I especially have a total weakness for popcorn. So, combining my two favorite snack foods in to one recipe to Make Super Bowl 50 Even Sweeter by creating Easy Skittles Popcorn was basically a no brainier on my part.
Easy Skittles Popcorn
Skittles Popcorn recipe is not only easy to make but totally yummy. Each kernel taste just like the Skittles color. Not kidding. Believe me when I say it does too. This job required me to test large batches of each flavors. I definitely consumed a rainbow of colors.
How to make Skittles Popcorn:
- Separate 32 oz of Skittles in to colors. You should have about 1 cup of each color.
- Melt 4 oz of butter and 1/4 cup light corn syrup in a pan.
- Add in one Skittle flavor and stir constantly until Skittles are melted.
- Pour over 10-12 cups of popped Popcorn. I used one whole bag of microwave popcorn per color batch.
- Mix until popcorn is well covered.
- Pour out on to wax paper until cooled.
No matter how easy a recipe may be, it’s all about the presentation. To serve the Skittles Popcorn, I embossed brown paper bags with a Sizzix Big Shot and embossing folders. Brown paper bags are another one of my favorite things. So many possibilities can be made with them. Kraft paper has a special place in my heart.
To make the Popcorn bags ready for a Football party, I wrapped them with green twine and used my Silhouette to cut out football cut files.
Which Skittles Popcorn flavor do you think would be your favorite? Don’t forget to shop Amazon to Make Super Bowl 50 Even Sweeter this year by shopping for your favorite Skittles, Snickers and Starburst candies to help your throw an amazing Super Bowl party! Skittles is also an official sponsor of the NFL Superbowl. Go Team!
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Stephanie C. says
January 20, 2016 at 8:57 pmWhat a fun recipe! My kids would go crazy for colored popcorn like that. This would be great to make year-round too, using different colors, etc. Thanks for this idea! [client}
Holly Gagnon says
January 20, 2016 at 9:02 pmThanks Stephanie, it’s yummy too! Holly 🙂
Iona says
February 3, 2016 at 11:59 amAmazing idea! I’m definitely going to make this with my daughter…also those pretzel rods..my husband the late night snacker is going too be very happy. I’ m looking forward to my emails!!!
Holly Gagnon says
February 3, 2016 at 9:46 pmThanks Iona! Both recipes are easy to make too. Enjoy! Holly 🙂
Rachel Papaleo says
April 2, 2016 at 10:36 amWould I be able to make this the day before a party? If so, how would I store it?
Holly Gagnon says
April 2, 2016 at 11:12 amHi Rachel. Thanks for visiting. You should have no problem storing the popcorn in a ZipLock baggie. That’s what we did with the leftovers. Holly 🙂
Doris readus says
May 19, 2016 at 7:48 pmMy grandkids would love this.I will be making these soon
Holly Gagnon says
May 20, 2016 at 11:08 pmGreat Doris, hope they love the recipe! Holly 😉
Daevon Bryant says
August 22, 2016 at 3:51 pmThe flavor is second to none, very easy to make, and fun to make. But is there a way to keep the popcorn from being so sticky?
Holly Gagnon says
August 27, 2016 at 8:33 pmHi Daevon, it’s been a while since I’ve made the popcorn so I can’t really remember how sticky it was but I do know I did save some in zip-lock and it wasn’t sticky. Maybe you didn’t use enough popcorn? Thanks for visiting- Holly
Amy says
February 5, 2018 at 1:07 pmI suggest spreading it over a foil lined baking sheet and baking for 20-30 minutes at 300 degrees. Toss it around every 10 minutes to make sure to dry all of the candy. This will make the coating crunchy instead of sticky
Holly Gagnon says
February 5, 2018 at 1:39 pmGreat idea, I will try that next time. Thanks for visiting. Holly
Makita says
September 24, 2016 at 9:17 amHello, I made your skittles popcorn for my son’s birthday party last weekend. It turned out great. Your instructions and recipe was really easy to follow. I got so many compliments. Of course I directed them all to Pinterest and your page.
Thanks a lot!!!!
Holly Gagnon says
September 24, 2016 at 11:02 amThank you so much for taking the time to tell me how the Popcorn turned out. You have no idea how much I appreciate your kind gesture and so happy to hear it was a hit at the party too. Happy Birthday to your son. Holly 🙂
Lisa Hunt says
November 5, 2016 at 4:42 pmWow! This popcorn looks so yummy to me! These kinds of candies, like Skittles and Starbursts, are some of my favorites so when I came across this on Pinterest, I just had to have the recipe and also subscribe to your blog. These kind of treats are the best and I can’t wait to try it! Question, do you think you could also make this popcorn with the Starburst candy?
Holly Gagnon says
November 5, 2016 at 7:29 pmI don’t know how starbursts would work but I love the idea! Yum! Thanks for visiting. Holly
Desavo Eatz says
April 29, 2017 at 4:13 pmDefinitely have to try this for movie night with my littles!!
Holly Gagnon says
May 4, 2017 at 7:07 pmYes, Desavo, Skittles are the best! Enjoy! Holly 🙂
Pam says
October 16, 2018 at 2:35 pmHi! Do you have any idea if sour skittles would work?
Holly Gagnon says
October 18, 2018 at 11:02 pmI’m sure Sour Skittles would work fine and be totally yummy! Holly 🙂