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Easy Halloween Popcorn

Easy Halloween Popcorn That Will Bring Festive Joy to Your Home

This Easy Halloween Popcorn is a delightful blend of sweet and salty, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Setting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn Base
  • 8 cups Popped Popcorn This light, airy snack serves as the foundation.
For the Sweet Coating
  • 1 cup Candy Melts Can substitute with chocolate chips if preferred.
For the Crunchy Extras
  • 1 cup Crushed Halloween Oreo Cookies Any chocolate sandwich cookie will work as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Halloween M&Ms Can use plain chocolate candies for variety.
For Fun Decorations
  • 1 cup Halloween Sprinkles Other themed sprinkles or colored sugar can be alternatives.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Marshmallows Consider adding other Halloween candies for variety.
  • 1 cup Pretzels Provides a salty crunch contrast.

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Spoon or pastry bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Spread the popped popcorn evenly across the lined baking pan.
  3. Melt the candy melts or chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  4. Drizzle about half of the melted coating over the popcorn, ensuring even distribution.
  5. Sprinkle half of the crushed cookies, M&Ms, and sprinkles over the drizzled popcorn.
  6. Allow the popcorn mixture to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until set.
  7. Gently toss the popcorn blend to break it apart and spread it out again.
  8. Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the popcorn and add the leftover toppings.
  9. Break the popcorn into pieces and serve in colorful bowls or packaged in gift bags.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Can also be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage.

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