Glow-in-the-Dark Candy Popcorn Bombs
Creamy, crunchy, and wildly fun — Glow-in-the-Dark Candy Popcorn Bombs are the kind of treat that turns an ordinary night into a mini celebration.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Candy Thermometer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 cups Popped Popcorn Discard any unpopped kernels.
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Room temperature or melted.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- a few drops Neon Food Coloring Green, blue, pink, or purple as desired.
- 1 teaspoon Tonic Water Optional but recommended for glow effect.
- to taste Edible Glow-in-the-Dark Sprinkles Optional for decoration.
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the popped popcorn to a large bowl, discarding any unpopped kernels.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, light corn syrup, water, and salt. Stir gently until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Allow the mixture to boil undisturbed until it reaches 250°F (hard-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the pan from heat and quickly whisk in the butter, vanilla extract, tonic water, baking soda, and neon food coloring.
- Immediately pour the hot candy coating over the popcorn and toss until evenly coated.
- Butter your hands lightly and shape the coated popcorn into tight balls while still warm.
- Place each popcorn ball onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with edible glow-in-the-dark sprinkles if desired.
- Let the popcorn bombs cool completely at room temperature before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g