Monster Popcorn Mix
A fun and colorful snack mix perfect for Halloween parties or movie nights, combining popcorn, candy melts, pretzels, and candy eyes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups popcorn (buttered or plain)
- 1 cup candy melts (various colors: white, orange, purple, green)
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1/2 cup candy eyes
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn in a stovetop pot or microwave (using unsalted flavor) until you have 8 cups.
- Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Combine the popped popcorn and pretzels in a large bowl, drizzle the melted candy over and fold until coated.
- Add the candy eyes and stir gently to distribute.
- Let the mix cool on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for at least 30 minutes to set.
Notes
For variations, try using dark chocolate melts, nuts, or fruit flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: popcorn mix, Halloween snack, party food, Monster Popcorn, colorful snack