Kid-Approved Halloween Popcorn Mix Easy Candy Corn Recipe
A quick and easy Halloween popcorn mix with candy corn, pretzels, and white chocolate that’s perfect for parties and movie nights. This salty-sweet snack comes together in under 15 minutes and is a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup pretzel sticks, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Halloween-colored M&M’s
- 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn: Pop 8 cups of popcorn using an air popper or stovetop method. Spread on a baking sheet to cool completely, removing any unpopped kernels.
- Prepare the mix-ins: While popcorn cools, break pretzel sticks into 1-inch pieces and measure out candy corn, M&M’s, and peanuts. Set aside in separate bowls.
- Melt the white chocolate: Place 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until smooth and fully melted (about 1.5 to 2 minutes total).
- Coat the popcorn: Pour melted white chocolate over cooled popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Use a spatula to gently fold until every kernel is coated.
- Add the mix-ins: Immediately toss in candy corn, pretzel pieces, M&M’s, and peanuts. Fold gently to distribute evenly.
- Spread to set: Transfer mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until chocolate hardens (or refrigerate for 5 minutes).
- Break into pieces: Once set, break into bite-sized clusters. Store in an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use air-popped or plain microwave popcorn (not buttered). Melt white chocolate in short bursts to avoid burning. Cool popcorn completely before coating to prevent sogginess. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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