Glow-in-the-Dark Candy Popcorn Bombs
These Glow-in-the-Dark Candy Popcorn Bombs are the perfect fun treat for parties! Sweet, crunchy, and magically glowing under black light, they’re a must-try for kids and adults alike.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Candy Thermometer
- Wax Paper
Ingredients
Popcorn Base
- 8 cups popped popcorn freshly popped or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Glow-in-the-Dark Candy Coating
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup tonic water quinine-based for glow effect
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Neon food coloring pink, blue, green, yellow, purple
- Edible glitter or shimmer dust
Instructions
- Spread the popped popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and tonic water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and stop stirring. Allow it to reach 300°F (hard crack stage) using a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. The mixture will bubble—this is normal!
- Divide the hot candy mixture into separate bowls and mix in neon food coloring.
- Pour each colored candy coating over sections of the popcorn, tossing quickly to coat.
- While still sticky, sprinkle with edible glitter or shimmer dust.
- Let the coated popcorn cool completely before shaping into popcorn bombs.
- Grease your hands and shape the coated popcorn into round clusters.
- Let the popcorn bombs set completely before serving under black light for the glowing effect.
Notes
For best results, use a black light to test the glow effect before serving. Work quickly when coating the popcorn to prevent it from hardening too soon!