Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Popcorn

Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Popcorn that is quick, easy and perfect for a party.

Valentine’s is just around the corner!

Today I’m sharing a lovely and delicious Valentine popcorn treat. It’s quick, easy, super cute, and makes a big batch. This is the perfect thing to bring to a party, make for your kids to enjoy after school, or divvy it up into those fun little cellophane bags to surprise your neighbors.

This popcorn is sweet and sticky. It has conversation hearts and sprinkles hiding in it, and it’s a lovely shade of light pink. Things that are sweet, pink, and full of hearts are always a good thing in my book.

Now all you have to do it decide when you are going to make it!

Tips and Tricks for making Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Popcorn:

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container. This lasts a few days but is better eaten on the first day you made it.
• Because you are tinting the popcorn, you could really change up the color and use this for any occasion! Just swap out the candies and sprinkles for something more seasonal and you have yourself a great all-purpose popcorn recipe!

Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Popcorn

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• Author: Melissa Griffiths-Bless this Mess
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: Makes 10 cups 1x

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Description

Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Popcorn that is quick, easy and perfect for a party.

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Ingredients

• 10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels or so)
• 2 cups small conversation hearts
• 2 cups large conversation hearts
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup salted butter
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 10 drops red food coloring
• 1/2 cup mini sugar heart sprinkles

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl mix the popcorn and conversation hearts together and set aside.
2. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat combine the sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Stirring often let the mixture boil for 3 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the salt, vanilla, and food coloring. Pour the sugar mixture over the popcorn mixture in the bowl and stir well until everything is evenly coated. Turn the mixture onto waxed paper and then sprinkle on the heart sprinkles before the coating cools. Let the popcorn cool completely before enjoying.

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Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container. This lasts a few days but is better eaten on the first day you made it.

• Category: Dessert
• Method: Stove-top
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 293
• Sugar: 38.5g
• Sodium: 287mg
• Fat: 14.1g
• Carbohydrates: 43.8g
• Protein: 0.9g
• Cholesterol: 30.5mg

Keywords: Valentine's Day, Popcorn, Sweet Treat

And if you are obsessed with popcorn like I am, you might also enjoy these:

• Cheesy Chili Lime Popcorn
• Gooey Caramel Corn
• How to Pop Popcorn in a Brown Paper Bag in the Microwave
• Cinnamon Caramel Corn with White Chocolate and Pecans

About Melissa

Melissa is dedicated to helping parents figure out the nightly questions, "What's for Dinner?!" with her no-fuss approach to cooking. Read more...

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