Description
This Halloween Popcorn recipe combines sweet and salty flavors with semisweet chocolate, candy corn, peanut M&Ms, and mini marshmallows to create a festive and fun treat perfect for holiday gatherings or parties. The popcorn is coated in melted chocolate and decorated with sprinkles, giving it a colorful and spooky appeal that’s sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 cups salted popcorn
- 1/2 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup peanut M&Ms
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- Sprinkles, for decorating
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Add the popcorn, candy corn, peanut M&Ms, and mini marshmallows to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Melt chocolate: Fill a medium saucepan with about an inch of water and bring it to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Place the chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl larger than the saucepan, then set the bowl over the simmering water, making sure the bowl does not touch the water. Stir the chocolate with a rubber spatula until completely melted and smooth.
- Layer chocolate and popcorn mix: Drizzle half of the melted chocolate onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Spread half of the popcorn mixture evenly over the chocolate, gently pressing it in to slightly adhere.
- Add remaining layers: Drizzle the remaining chocolate over the popcorn, then sprinkle the remaining popcorn mixture on top along with additional sprinkles for decoration.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the tray for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Serve: Once set, break the popcorn into bite-sized clusters. Serve immediately or store at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Notes
- If avoiding peanuts, substitute peanut M&Ms with regular M&Ms and add 1/2 cup chopped pretzels to balance saltiness.
- This popcorn is best enjoyed the day it’s made but can be refrigerated briefly if chocolate softens, though it may affect freshness.
- For more seasonal treats, try Rice Krispie Pumpkins and Halloween Truffles recipes or swap in other festive candies.
- You can mix all ingredients at once by pouring melted chocolate over popcorn mixture and stirring quickly to coat, but layering yields a prettier presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
