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Spooky Halloween Monster Popcorn: Easy Party Snack Mix

Halloween monster popcorn is a crunchy-sweet party snack mix drizzled with green candy melts and decorated with candy eyeballs and sprinkles. Pop the kernels on the stovetop, add the colorful mix-ins, and let the coating set before serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Setting time 25 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the popcorn
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil
  • 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
For the mix-ins
  • 2 cup mini pretzels
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup candy-coated chocolates orange and black
For the monster coating
  • 10 oz candy melts green
  • 0.5 cup candy eyeballs
  • 2 tbsp sprinkles Halloween

Equipment

  • 2 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheets
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

Pop the popcorn
  1. Heat the oil in a covered 6-quart pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 3 popcorn kernels; when they pop, add the remaining kernels and cover the pot.
  3. Shake the pot occasionally for 4–6 minutes, until popping slows to 2–3 seconds between pops.
  4. Divide the popcorn between two parchment-lined 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheets.
  5. Remove any unpopped kernels and sprinkle the popcorn with the salt.
Add the mix-ins
  1. Scatter the pretzels, candy corn, and orange and black candy-coated chocolates over the popcorn.
  2. Gently toss to combine.
Coat and decorate
  1. Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds for 1–2 minutes, until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the melted candy over the popcorn mixture.
  3. Gently toss, then immediately scatter the candy eyeballs and Halloween sprinkles over the top.
  4. Let the popcorn stand at room temperature for 20–30 minutes, until the coating is set.
  5. Break into pieces and serve.

Notes

For even coverage, drizzle the melted candy in thin ribbons while gently tossing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; do not freeze. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pretzels.