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Beach Party Popcorn

A fun, sweet and salty summer snack mix featuring white chocolate-coated popcorn, graham cracker 'sand,' and colorful candy seashells.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Party Food
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Popcorn Base
  • 10 cups popped popcorn unpopped kernels removed
  • 16 oz white chocolate chips or vanilla almond bark
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs crushed to resemble sand
Candy Seashells
  • 1 cup candy melts various colors like pink, blue, white, light brown

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Candy molds (seashell/starfish)
  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Plastic sand bucket (for serving)

Method
 

  1. Melt the colored candy melts in the microwave in 30-second increments until smooth. Spoon into seashell and starfish molds.
  2. Tap the molds on the counter to remove air bubbles, then refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until completely firm. Pop out and set aside.
  3. Crush graham crackers in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin until they resemble coarse sand. Place in a bowl.
  4. Spread the popped popcorn in an even layer across two parchment-lined baking sheets. Ensure all unpopped kernels are removed.
  5. Melt the white chocolate chips or almond bark in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals until completely smooth.
  6. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the popcorn and toss gently with spatulas until evenly coated.
  7. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs over the popcorn and toss again to coat, creating a sandy look.
  8. Allow the popcorn to set at room temperature for 30 minutes. Once hard, break into chunks, toss with the candy seashells, and serve in a clean sand bucket.

Notes

Ensure absolutely no water gets into your melting chocolate or candy melts, as this will cause them to seize. The candy shells can be made weeks in advance and stored in an airtight container.