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Spooky Sweet & Salty Halloween Popcorn Mix: Easy 15-Min Recipe

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This quick and easy Halloween popcorn mix combines crunchy popcorn, salty pretzels, and sweet chocolate for an addictive treat that comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or last-minute Halloween gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups plain popped popcorn (about 1/3 cup unpopped kernels or one standard bag of microwave popcorn)
  • 1 ½ cups mini pretzel twists, broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup salted roasted peanuts (optional)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil, divided
  • ½ cup candy corn
  • ½ cup fall-colored M&Ms (orange, brown, yellow, or Halloween-themed)
  • ¼ cup festive sprinkles (orange and black jimmies or Halloween-shaped)
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted and salted (optional)
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your popcorn: Pop the popcorn using your preferred method (air popper, stovetop, or microwave). Spread on a baking sheet and pick out any unpopped kernels. Let cool for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled popcorn, broken pretzel pieces, and peanuts (if using). Toss gently to distribute evenly.
  3. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate: Place semi-sweet chocolate chips and ½ tablespoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth (about 90 seconds total).
  4. Drizzle and toss: Drizzle the melted semi-sweet chocolate over the popcorn mixture. Gently fold and toss with a spatula until lightly coated.
  5. Spread and add candies: Spread the chocolate-coated mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle candy corn, M&Ms, and festive sprinkles over the top. Press them in gently.
  6. Melt and drizzle white chocolate: In a separate bowl, melt white chocolate chips with remaining ½ tablespoon coconut oil using the same microwave method. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag, snip off a tiny corner, and drizzle over the popcorn mix in zigzag patterns.
  7. Finish with salt: Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt over everything while the white chocolate is still wet.
  8. Let it set: Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature (15-20 minutes) or refrigerate for about 10 minutes to speed up the process.
  9. Break into clusters: Once set, break the mixture into bite-sized clusters.

Notes

Make sure popcorn is completely cool before adding chocolate to prevent sogginess. Work quickly when drizzling chocolate to avoid hardening. For best results, use good-quality chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Can be frozen for up to three months.

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