Halloween Popcorn - Candy-coated popcorn with sprinkles and a Halloween flair!
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I've been having a lot of fun with my Halloween-themed party food, lately. Most recently I shared some wicked witch cupcakes and spooky Halloween punch. If you like Halloween as much as I do, you can check out all of the recipes and crafts I've made over the years right here.
Because my cotton candy popcorn has been such a hit with you all, I thought it would be fun to create a Halloween Popcorn recipe. The recipe I'm sharing today is super simple and all you need are FIVE ingredients!
Making the Popcorn
So, here's the deal. . .full disclosure. . .when I made this popcorn I didn't have green candy melts on hand so I actually used some white candy melts and green food coloring. You can see the melts I used here.
To be honest, the green popcorn didn't take on the color I really wanted to achieve but I am certain the green will be much brighter if you use green candy melts.
Candy melt tip:
If you decide to use food coloring to color your candy melts like I did for the green, make sure you have some shortening on hand. If you try and add food coloring to the candy melts without shortening, it will "seize" the melts, causing them to thicken to the point you won't be able to use them. Wilton even sells special "color" for their candies because of this problem.
I placed each bowl of melts in the microwave and then added the colors to three separate bowls of popcorn. I laid each color out on a greased baking tray, added some sprinkles and allowed the popcorn to cool.
Go ahead, try a handful before you put it all into the bowl.?
When the popcorn is ready to serve, alternate colors when tossing into your serving bowl. I threw a couple of plastic spiders into the bowl for fun but if you're serving to little ones, something like gummy worms might be a better choice.
This Halloween popcorn is a fun snack you can set out in a bowl on the table on Halloween night and let the family just munch away.
It's the perfect sweet treat to share while the kids are dividing up all of the "loot" they scored trick-or-treating. Have a safe Halloween and enjoy!
Looking for More Fun Halloween Ideas?
- Spooky Halloween Punch
- Wicked Witch Cupcakes
- Magic Potion Punch
- Spooky Expanding Ghost Activity
- Gummy Worm Punch
- Halloween Pretzel Treats
- DIY Solar Jack O’Lantern
Halloween Popcorn
Ingredients
- Bag of microwave popcorn (popped (makes about 8 cups), divided)
- ¾ cup black candy melts
- ¾ cup orange candy melts
- ¾ cup green candy melts
- Halloween-themed nonpareils
Instructions
- Divide popcorn evenly into three medium-sized mixing bowls.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the black candy melts according to instructions on package.
- Pour the coating over the popcorn in one of the mixing bowls. Stir until well coated.
- Spread popcorn out on lined baking sheet and add the sprinkles on top. Allow to cool.
- Repeat steps 2-4 for the orange and green candy melts.
- Combine the black, orange and green popcorn and enjoy!
Notes
- Even Coating: When melting the candy, ensure they are completely melted and smooth to achieve an even coating on the popcorn. Stir the candy melts frequently while they are melting to prevent them from burning or clumping. If needed, add a teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to thin out the candy melts for easier coating.
- Creative Presentation: Have fun with the presentation of your Halloween popcorn by adding a variety of Halloween-themed nonpareils or sprinkles. Consider using sprinkles in the shapes of bats, pumpkins, ghosts, or spiders to enhance the spooky theme. You can also mix in candy corn, chocolate chips, or Halloween-themed candies for added texture and flavor.
- Allow Ample Cooling Time: After coating the popcorn with the candy melts and sprinkles, allow it to cool completely on the lined baking sheet before combining the different colors. This ensures that the candy coating sets properly and prevents the popcorn from clumping together. Once cooled, gently mix the different colored popcorn in a large bowl for a vibrant and festive Halloween snack.
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