I'm all about celebrating small wins! Sometimes you want to make a cute little mini cake and toss on some sprinkles, and sometimes you have something even bigger to celebrate so you make a whole brown butter layer cake! But if you're like me, you like to have a quick and easy way celebrate a small win, or to add a little happiness to your day, or you just want a sweet treat on a Friday afternoon! I get it -- that's where this confetti popcorn comes in.
You guys know I'm all about super easy recipes, and this confetti popcorn could not be easier! It only takes THREE pantry-stable ingredients (that you probably already have on hand!). Plus, it's so simple to make, and fun for the whole family to do together! And who doesn't love sprinkles?
Ingredients
I told you there were only three! Here's all you'll need to make this super easy confetti popcorn!
- popped microwave popcorn - you can also use fresh stovetop or air popped popcorn -- it's totally up to you! My favorite microwave popcorn has always been Pop Secret Homestyle because it's got a more subtle, natural butter flavor that balances well with the salt.
- white baking chocolate - You can also use white chocolate chips, white candy melts, or almond bark. Basically anything to give your confetti popcorn that vanilla candy coating! I love the flavor of white chocolate so I like to use the real thing whenever I can, but all of it works in this easy recipe!
- sprinkles - this is where you can go wild with your confetti popcorn! Use basic rainbow sprinkles like I did, or switch it up for special occasions with Valentine's Day sprinkles, Christmas nonpareils, or these fun spooky Halloween sprinkles!
Step by Step
- Pop your popcorn in microwave or on stovetop according to package directions.
- Heat white chocolate in the microwave until it's just about melted, then stir it to melt it the rest of the way.
- Pour your popped popcorn out onto some parchment paper and drizzle your melted white chocolate on top.
- Sprinkle on your sprinkles -- as many as you like! And then let it set so the chocolate can harden.
- Break your confetti popcorn into pieces and serve!
It's that easy. You could probably make some of this confetti popcorn right now! Lucky you!
Related Recipes
If you love this confetti popcorn recipe, you will really love my funfetti sugar cookie cheesecake bars! They're an easy recipe like this one, but you'll end up with decadent cheesecake bars made with store-bought cookie dough. They're SO good and so easy!
Or for another irresistible popcorn recipe, try my cinnamon kettle corn! It's full of amazing sweet and salty flavors, plus the boost of cinnamon and brown sugar for a truly delicious snack!
Equipment you may need
Ingredients
- 1 3.2-oz bag microwave popcorn - popped (or prepared stovetop or airpopped popcorn)
- 8 oz. white baking chocolate - or white chocolate chips, white baking melts, or almond bark
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Pop popcorn according to package directions. Empty popped popcorn onto a parchment-lined surface.
- Melt white chocolate in microwave in 30-second intervals until mostly melted, then stir to melt completely. Drizzle over popcorn.
- Add sprinkles on top of white chocolate. Allow to cool completely, then break into pieces to serve.
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Last Updated on April 22, 2021 by Chenée Lewis
Jazz
This was so fun to make and the perfect binge snack!
Chenée Lewis
I'm so glad you liked it!
Capri
Oo! The white chocolate with the salty popcorn!!! Where has this recipe been all my life! I ate the entire bowl while watching Tenet! Thanks for the great recipe!
Chenée Lewis
Thanks for giving it a try!! I love the sweet and salty combo too!
Marsha
I absolutely loved this quick & easy recipe. It was so fun to make especially with my son who loves to cook with me in the kitchen. It was the perfect sweet treat!
Chenée Lewis
I'm so glad you both were able to have fun making it together!
Tamara
Popcorn with such a fun project for me and my kids to take on this past weekend. we found a good movie to watch in we went in the kitchen and whipped up a batch of this confetti popcorn it was so delicious too! Can't wait to make it again thank you for sharing.
Chenée Lewis
How fun that you guys got to make it together! 🙂
Robin Sparks
I'm so glad I found this popcorn because it helps me satisfy my sweet tooth in a healthier fashion.
Chenée Lewis
Absolutely! We all need a sweet treat every now and then.
Crystal DaCruz
My kids LOVED this recipe! It was so cute to see their little faces light up when they saw the sprinkles! Thank you for sharing!
Chenée Lewis
That's the best!! Thanks for trying it!
Chef Mireille
What a fabulous way to bring boring old microwave popcorn to the next level. And the combination of flavors with salty popcorn and white chocolate was so good!
Cat William
Simple, sweet, & salty! I loved this recipe. Thanks for a fun treat
Chenée Lewis
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!
Mila
SUCH a fun recipe, and a wonderful way of making popcorn colorful and delicious!
Chenée Lewis
SO glad you enjoyed! 🙂
Jessica
I’m always looking for ways to Jazz up popcorn and home and never thought about white chocolate and sprinkles. Such a fun and delicious idea! Thank you!!!
Chenée Lewis
Thank you! It definitely makes snack time a little more fun!
Kaluhi
So pretty! So easy to make too! My niece really enjoyed this treat!
Chenée Lewis
Awesome!! Thanks for trying it out!
Kate
I made these with my girls yesterday evening! So much fun and they tasted great!
Chenée Lewis
So glad you all had fun making it! It's such an easy treat 🙂
Renia Butler
Emory loved this and I already had everything on hand. She calls it her "birthday popcorn." So easy, delicious, and fun for her to help me create. She wants to eat it every day, but she's only two and still wants to also eat the kernels. lol
Chenée Lewis
So fun!! I love that she was able to help you make it! 🙂
Marta
It's crazy (and a little embarrassing) how excited this confetti popcorn made me! I was like a kid in a candy store eating it.
Chenée Lewis
No judgment! I love how fun this is to make and eat!