Name: Red Bloody Halloween Popcorn Mix: A Spooktacular Treat!
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 10 cups popcorn (popped): Use plain or buttered popcorn as your base. Air-popped works great! The light, airy texture of popcorn is perfect for holding onto the sweet coating.; 1 cup white chocolate chips: These add a wonderful sweetness and help bind the mix together.; ½ cup red candy melts or red food coloring: This is what gives the popcorn that eerie bloody look! If you prefer a smoother coating, go for candy melts.; 1 cup assorted Halloween candies: Think gummy worms, candy eyeballs, or M&M’s in spooky colors. The more colorful, the better!; ¼ cup Halloween-themed sprinkles (optional): These add a fun touch and extra color. You can choose sprinkles shaped like bats, ghosts, or pumpkins!; Salt (to taste): A pinch to enhance the flavors and balance the sweetness.

Ingredients

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10 cups popcorn (popped): Use plain or buttered popcorn as your base. Air-popped works great! The light, airy texture of popcorn is perfect for holding onto the sweet coating.
1 cup white chocolate chips: These add a wonderful sweetness and help bind the mix together.
½ cup red candy melts or red food coloring: This is what gives the popcorn that eerie bloody look! If you prefer a smoother coating, go for candy melts.
1 cup assorted Halloween candies: Think gummy worms, candy eyeballs, or M&M’s in spooky colors. The more colorful, the better!
¼ cup Halloween-themed sprinkles (optional): These add a fun touch and extra color. You can choose sprinkles shaped like bats, ghosts, or pumpkins!
Salt (to taste): A pinch to enhance the flavors and balance the sweetness.

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Instructions

Step 1: Pop the Popcorn

Start by popping your popcorn. You can use an air popper, microwave, or stovetop method—whatever you prefer! Once popped, place it in a large mixing bowl. Make sure to remove any unpopped kernels.

Step 2: Melt the Chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and red candy melts (if using). Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted. Be careful not to overheat; chocolate can burn easily.

Step 3: Coat the Popcorn

Drizzle the melted chocolate mixture over the popcorn. Use a spatula to gently fold the popcorn until it’s evenly coated. Don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect—some clumps will add to the spooky effect!

Step 4: Add Candy and Sprinkles

While the chocolate is still warm, toss in your assorted Halloween candies and sprinkles. Mix gently to distribute them throughout the popcorn. The heat from the chocolate will help the candies stick!

Step 5: Season with Salt

Lightly sprinkle salt over the popcorn mix. This step is optional, but it enhances the overall flavor and balances the sweetness, creating a delightful contrast.

Step 6: Let It Set

Spread the popcorn mixture out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow it to cool and set for about 10-15 minutes. This helps the chocolate harden and keeps everything together.

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy!

Once set, break up any large clumps and transfer the popcorn mix to a festive bowl or individual bags for easy snacking. Enjoy your creepy creation during a Halloween movie marathon or at your next spooky gathering!

Nutrition

Calories: 150 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 2g