Description

Shark Week Popcorn is a fun and festive treat perfect for celebrating Shark Week or any ocean-themed party. This colorful popcorn mix combines classic buttery popcorn with an assortment of gummy candies and is drizzled with rich white chocolate, then topped with red and blue sprinkles for an eye-catching finish. It’s an easy, no-bake snack that is both sweet and playful, ideal for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

Scale

Popcorn Base

1 package popcorn (about 10–12 cups popped)

Candy Mix

1 cup gummy sharks
1 cup Swedish fish
1 cup blue and red gummy rings

Chocolate Drizzle

1 1/2 cups Ghirardelli white chocolate candy wafers

Toppings

Red sprinkles for topping
Blue sprinkles for topping

Instructions

Pop the popcorn: Prepare the popcorn according to the package instructions, making sure to pop it fully without burning. Spread the freshly popped popcorn evenly onto a tray lined with parchment paper to cool slightly and prevent sticking.
Add gummy candies: Once the popcorn is spread out, evenly scatter the gummy sharks, Swedish fish, and red and blue gummy rings over the top, mixing gently to distribute.
Melt the white chocolate: Following the directions on the Ghirardelli package, gently melt the white chocolate candy wafers until smooth and creamy, either using a microwave or double boiler.
Drizzle chocolate: Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle the melted white chocolate evenly over the popcorn and gummy candy mixture, ensuring good coverage without soaking the candies.
Add sprinkles and cool: Immediately sprinkle red and blue sprinkles over the drizzled chocolate before it sets to add color and texture. Let the chocolate cool completely to set firmly.
Serve: Once cooled and the chocolate is set, gather the Shark Week Popcorn into a large bowl, toss lightly to combine if desired, and serve as a festive snack.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, crisp popcorn that’s fully popped without unpopped kernels.
White chocolate can be melted slowly in short bursts in the microwave to avoid burning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep popcorn crunchy.
This recipe is highly customizable—try different gummy candies or sprinkle colors to fit your theme.
Be cautious of melting the white chocolate too hot, as it can seize up.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Shark Week popcorn, gummy candy popcorn, white chocolate popcorn, holiday snack, party treat, sweet popcorn