Halloween Popcorn is a festive chocolate-covered popcorn snack studded with pretzels, mini marshmallows, Reese’s Pieces, candy corn and pumpkin candies, and tossed with colorful fall sprinkles. It’s quick to assemble, visually fun, and perfect for movie nights or a Halloween party.
This easy treat pairs well with spooky films, classroom parties, or a seasonal snack bowl when guests arrive.
Halloween Popcorn Ingredients
Below are the ingredients you’ll need to make this Halloween popcorn. Exact amounts are shown in the recipe card further down.
- Plain popcorn: Use microwave plain popcorn or stovetop-popped kernels for best results.
- Mini pretzel twists
- Mini marshmallows
- White coating chocolate — or swap for milk or dark chocolate if you prefer.
- Reese’s Pieces
- Candy corn and candy pumpkins
- Fall sprinkles — choose autumn colors, or pick Halloween-themed sprinkles for a spookier look.
How to Make Halloween Candy Popcorn
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper so the popcorn mixture can set without sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain popcorn, mini pretzels, and mini marshmallows.
- Melt the coating chocolate according to the package directions. Pour the melted chocolate over the popcorn mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Fold in half of the Reese’s Pieces, candy corn/pumpkins, and sprinkles so they are distributed throughout the mixture.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and sprinkle the remaining Reese’s Pieces, candy corn/pumpkins, and sprinkles on top for a decorative finish. Allow the chocolate to set, about 15 minutes.
- Once set, break the popcorn into bite-size clusters and serve.
Can I Use Stovetop Popcorn?
Absolutely. If you prefer stovetop popcorn, heat a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil (or another high-heat oil) in a heavy pan, add about a quarter cup of popcorn kernels, cover, and shake the pan occasionally until the kernels finish popping. Let the popcorn cool briefly before adding the chocolate so it doesn’t melt the mix-ins.
Can I Make This with Milk or Dark Chocolate?
Yes. Milk or dark chocolate both work well and will change the flavor profile. White coating chocolate creates a bright, festive look, but use whichever chocolate you prefer.
Can I Use Microwave Popcorn?
Yes. Choose plain microwave popcorn without butter or heavy flavoring. Plain popcorn gives the best texture and lets the coating chocolate and candy mix-ins shine.
Halloween Popcorn
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Ingredients
- 6 cups plain popcorn
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 10 oz white coating chocolate
- 1 cup Reese’s pieces
- 1 cup candy corn and pumpkins
- 2 tablespoons fall sprinkles
Instructions
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Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the popcorn, pretzels, and mini marshmallows.
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Melt the chocolate according to package directions. Pour over the popcorn mix and stir to coat everything evenly.
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Stir in half of the Reese’s, candy corn and pumpkins, and sprinkles.
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Spread the mixture onto the sheet pan and top with the remaining Reese’s, candy corn and pumpkins, and sprinkles. Let the chocolate set, about 15 minutes.
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Once set, break into clusters and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated with online tools and should be used as a general guide.
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