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    Home » Desserts » Oreo Funfetti Popcorn

    Feb 5, 2018 · Modified: Aug 5, 2021 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 15 Comments

    Oreo Funfetti Popcorn

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    This Oreo Funfetti Popcorn is also known as birthday cake popcorn or party popcorn. Packed with sprinkles and Birthday Cake Oreo Cookies, it's a quick and easy dessert perfect for bringing to parties!

    Head-on view of Oreo funfetti popcorn with colorful sprinkles in a bowl with Oreo cookies and more popcorn and sprinkles in background and recipe title at top

    (This recipe for Oreo Funfetti Popcorn was originally published in April 2014, but has been updated with new photos and content in 2018.)

    When I was in middle school, I set a bag of popcorn on fire in my kitchen microwave while preparing an after school snack before heading to dance class.

    Probably needless to say, my parents were not exactly thrilled that the entire house smelled like burnt popcorn for like a week. And that I almost burned the house down.

    I actually think the microwave shorted out, which is probably the only thing that really saved us.

    Middle school and I couldn't even handle the microwave... Ack. To be fair, popcorn can be tough since all microwaves are a bit different and the package might not always have the best recommendation.

    I think that's why they invented the popcorn button. But here I am now just making excuses for my 12-year-old self.

    Well, I'm so happy to say that I have come a long, long way since my middle school days. To the point where I now make popcorn on the stovetop, which would have been a serious danger back in the day.

    Canola oil and direct heat? Let's just say, I never would have been left alone again.

    So far, I have experienced no danger in my stovetop popcorn making adventures, but with images from last night's episode of This is Us locked in my mind, I may need to refrain from using any kitchen appliances for the next 10 years or so. Yikes.

    Anyway, If there's one thing I know we all love, it's sprinkles. I mean, you probably would have abandoned my blog 35 years ago if you didn't like sprinkles.

    Also, every time I post a picture to Instagram Stories that involves my sprinkles lamp, I get a million questions about it (it's featured in this post in case you're wondering!). So, I'm pretty sure we're all in this sprinkles love boat together (OK, a sprinkles love boat sounds half majorly creepy and half really awesome).

    And sprinkles in Oreo popcorn scream "party!" especially when there are Birthday Cake Oreo Cookies included, too.

    Ingredients Needed

    I first made this Oreo Popcorn years ago (during my Wilton partnership) and have continued to make it for any party where I want to bring something fun, but don't have a whole lot of time to spend in the kitchen.

    Like I mentioned, I mainly pop popcorn on the stovetop these days, but you can certainly use microwavable popcorn. If you do, you should know that I used 10 cups of popped popcorn in this recipe.

    All you need for this birthday cake popcorn is:

    • Popcorn
    • Candy Melts
    • Birthday Cake Oreo Cookies
    • Sprinkles

    How to Make Stovetop Popcorn

    You can use whatever method you choose for stovetop popcorn, but here's how I've experienced the best results:

    Put oil and popcorn kernels in a large pot over medium-high. When the first kernel pops, cover the pot and remove it from the heat for about 30 seconds.

    Popcorn kernels in oil in saucepan

    Place pot back on the stove and once kernels start popping, vigorously shake the pot back and forth, keeping it on heat.

    Once popping slows, take pot off the heat and remove cover.

    Popcorn popped in saucepan on stovetop

    Put popped popcorn in a large bowl.

    Can I Use Bagged Popcorn?

    Yes! If you're not comfortable making stovetop popcorn, you can use the kind you pop in bags for this Oreo popcorn. In fact, you can even use a bag of pre-popped popcorn if you choose.

    The important thing to note is that this recipe uses 10 cups of popped popcorn.

    But really, that's not even super important since you can use your own ingredient ratios and add as much popcorn, white chocolate, Oreo cookies, sprinkles, etc. as you see fit.

    How to Mix Oreo Funfetti Popcorn

    Once your popcorn is popped, all you need to do is mix in the other ingredients. I generally use Wilton candy melts.I love the Marshmallow ones, but they're tough to find, so I usually use vanilla in bright white.

    If you don't want to use candy melts, you can simply melt white chocolate and it will be absolutely delicious!

    White candy melts melted in bowl

    I also like using these sprinkles, but you can use any kind you want.

    Once you pop your popcorn and melt your candy melts, simply drizzle the melts over the popcorn.

    Melted candy melts poured over popcorn in bowl

    And then toss with crumbled Birthday Cake Oreo Cookies and sprinkles.

    That's all you have to do!

    Overhead closeup view of Oreo funfetti popcorn with colorful sprinkles with stack of Oreo cookies and more sprinkles in the background

    And you will never, ever eat savory popcorn again. OK, that's not true because sometimes when you're watching a movie you might crave a buttery, salty popcorn. Or perhaps one with extra tabasco and parmesan cheese (obsessed).

    But this dessert popcorn will shoot way up on your list of top popcorns in the world. You may even find yourself making excuses to make it... I mean, I'm not going to a party, but if you consider Saturday night in and of itself a party even if it just involves PJs, the couch, and a glass or wine...

    There's really no bad time for funfetti popcorn.

    Can I Use Any Flavor Oreo Cookies?

    Of course! I use birthday cake Oreo cookies in this recipe because I wanted the popcorn to be Funfetti flavored and a sort of birthday cake popcorn. But you can use any flavor Oreo cookie you want.

    I happen to think that Birthday Cake Oreo Cookies (basically Funfetti Oreo Cookies) are the best Oreo Cookies and I will almost always choose them over others.

    I just realized they have a golden version now, too... So, if you're making this popcorn for someone who doesn't love chocolate, those could totally work here. It's a pretty simple recipe and the options are endless!

    Bird's eye view of a bowl of Oreo funfetti popcorn with colorful sprinkles with second bowl of popcorn and more sprinkles in the background

    This Oreo popcorn just feels like a party! It also makes me think of spring (yay spring! Hurry up!) and would make for a wonderful Easter popcorn. Though popcorn on holidays always makes me think of Snoopy making popcorn for Thanksgiving 🙂

    Landscape view of Oreo funfetti popcorn with colorful sprinkles with stack of Oreo cookies, more sprinkles, and second bowl of popcorn in the background

    More Popcorn Recipes

    This Oreo funfetti popcorn is my favorite birthday cake popcorn, but I have a ton of other party popcorn and savory popcorn recipes that I love, too. Here are some of my favorites:

    • Christmas Party Popcorn
    • Easter Candy Popcorn
    • Halloween Party Popcorn
    • Bacon Jalapeño Cheddar Popcorn
    • Jalapeño Lemon Parmesan Popcorn
    • Baked Kale Parmesan Popcorn
    • Sriracha Basil Popcorn
    • Spicy Popcorn Balls
    • Homemade Caramel Corn
    • Snickerdoodle Popcorn (from Club Crafted)
    • Instant Pot Popcorn (from Valerie's Kitchen)
    Head-on view of Oreo funfetti popcorn with colorful sprinkles in a bowl with Oreo cookies and more popcorn and sprinkles in background

    I also have to include this sad photo from one of the first times I made this funfetti popcorn back in the day. I brought it into the office to share with my co-workers and it tragically fell to the floor.

    It was a sad, sad day and one we hope is never repeated. I can't totally recall, but I want to say that most of that popcorn was eaten anyway. Worth it.

    Tupperware of Oreo funfetti popcorn fallen on the ground with popcorn everywhere

    I'm happy to say that my most recent batch of Oreo Funetti Popcorn all made it in one piece until its final resting place. Thank goodness.

    What's the best popcorn you've ever had?

    Head-on closeup view of Oreo funfetti popcorn with colorful sprinkles in a bowl with Oreo cookies and more popcorn and sprinkles in background

    Oreo Funfetti Popcorn

    This Oreo Funfetti Popcorn is also known as birthday cake popcorn or party popcorn. Packed with sprinkles and Birthday Cake Oreo Cookies, it's a quick and easy dessert perfect for bringing to parties!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Dessert Popcorn, Party Popcorn, Popcorn Recipes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Makes: 12 cups popcorn
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tbsp canola oil
    • ⅓ cup popcorn kernels
    • 8 oz. Marshmallow of Vanilla Candy Melts (can also use white chocolate)
    • 8 Birthday Cake Oreo Cookies, crumbled
    • Sprinkles of your choice

    Instructions

    • Put oil and popcorn kernels in a large pot over medium-high. When the first kernel pops, cover the pot and remove it from the heat for about 30 seconds.
    • Place pot back on the stove and once kernels start popping, vigorously shake the pot back and forth, keeping it on heat. Once popping slows, take pot off the heat and remove cover. Put popped popcorn in a large bowl.
    • Put candy melts in a microwave safe bowl and place in the microwave for 1 minute at 40% heat. Stir mixture with a spoon and then repeat regimen at 30-second intervals, stirring in between each one, until candy melts are fully melted. 
    • Drizzle candy melts over popcorn and toss with crumbled Oreo Cookies and sprinkles.

    Notes

    • If you prefer to use microwavable popcorn, use 10 cups popped.
    • Store popcorn in airtight containers at room temperature and enjoy as soon as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:00 am

      This is insane! And it's so bad that I want a bowl for breakfast right now.

    2. Kitchen Belleicious says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:31 am

      my kids would go crazy for this! Heck i will go crazy. i love it

    3. Monique says

      April 15, 2014 at 9:47 am

      That fallen popcorn made my eyes tear up. RIP indeed.
      Every spring my family and I scope out the street fairs in NYC. There is a kettle corn stand that makes pretty much any flavor of kettle corn you can imagine. I always tell myself I will buy a new flavor but I always look lovingly at the peanut butter and take it home with me! It gets me every time.
      This concoction looks AMAZING.

    4. Danielle says

      April 15, 2014 at 11:28 am

      Although I haven't set a kitchen towel on fire, I have melted our microwave plate cover by setting it on a hot burner - whoops!

      Also, this popcorn looks amazing! I used the Marshmallow candy melts for popcorn a few weeks ago but never thought to add Oreos. YUM!

    5. Michelle Lahey says

      April 15, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      So sad that the leftovers fell to the ground! 🙁 But this looks amazing - I love the combination of salty and sweet.

    6. Rachel says

      April 15, 2014 at 2:47 pm

      This looks fantastic! I received a popcorn maker as a Christmas gift a few years ago and I don't think I'm being too bold in saying that it was life changing...

    7. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

      April 16, 2014 at 12:25 am

      Oh my gosh, THIS. I've never made popcorn on the stove top, but I definitely need to try it now. Marshmallow and Oreo sounds so incredible, I think I'd even be eyeing up the poor kernels that fell on the ground! 😉

    8. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

      April 16, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Oh no popcorn plummeted to its death! The best popcorn I've had is chicago mix.

    9. Odetta says

      April 17, 2014 at 7:17 am

      The picture on the floor basically made me cry. This is too pretty and delicious to waste!

    10. Leah | So, How's It Taste? says

      April 17, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      Oh my gosh I want to faceplant in this! Sweet + salty is such an addictive snack!

    11. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

      April 18, 2014 at 7:15 pm

      Anything with Oreo cookies is awesome. Unfortunately I eat popcorn with wild abandoned and Oreos if hey are anywhere in my reach----which I make every effort to make sure they stay on the grocery store shelf. There would be NO leftovers to dive bomb to the floor in my house.

    12. Justine says

      April 22, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      For real?? I need this in my life..and stomach!

    13. Debs says

      February 05, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      Love this popcorn! It looks so good. I'll have to adapt the recipe because we don't have birthday cake Oreos in the UK. But non the less it'll be amazing with regular Oreo's!

    14. Nellie says

      February 05, 2018 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      What a perfect combination! So excited to have this recipe for future parties!

    15. impossible game says

      February 06, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This can be one particular of the most useful blogs We’love ever arrive across on this subject. Actually Excellent. I am also a specialist in this topic therefore I can understand your effort.

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