Easy Halloween Popcorn Mix with White Chocolate Drizzle
A quick and easy Halloween popcorn mix with white chocolate drizzle, candy corn, pretzels, and peanuts. Perfect for last-minute parties, school celebrations, or festive snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup pumpkin-shaped candy corn
- 1 cup pretzel sticks, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons Halloween sprinkles
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Pop 12 cups of popcorn using your preferred method. Spread on a lined baking sheet and let cool completely.
- Break pretzel sticks into 1-inch pieces. Measure out candy corn, pumpkin candies, and peanuts. Set aside.
- Fill a small saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl on top, ensuring the bottom doesn’t touch the water. Add white chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using). Stir gently until 75% melted, then remove from heat and stir until smooth.
- Transfer cooled popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Add broken pretzels, candy corn, pumpkin candies, and peanuts. Toss gently to distribute.
- Using a fork or small whisk, drizzle melted white chocolate over the popcorn mixture. Start with half, toss gently, then add the rest. Work quickly.
- Immediately sprinkle Halloween sprinkles and flaky sea salt over the drizzled popcorn while chocolate is still wet.
- Transfer mixture back to the lined baking sheet, spreading in a single even layer. Press down gently. Let set at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Once chocolate is fully set, break into irregular chunks. Serve.
Notes
White chocolate burns easily; use a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Popcorn must be completely cool before adding chocolate to avoid melting. For best texture, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. Add a silica gel packet in humid climates to keep popcorn crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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