Gooey, chewy, marshmallow popcorn, made to make like a spooky slime monster. This Monster Halloween Popcorn is so fun and delicious that you’ll come back to this recipe year after year.
What Is Monster Halloween Popcorn?
This popcorn is a twist on our Marshmallow popcorn. We’ve tinted it green and added adorable candy eyes to make it look like a spooky slime monster. This popcorn is gooey, chewy, and sweet.
What Do I Need To Put on My Grocery List?
For this recipe, you’ll need:
- 20 cups popped popcorn (6.4 oz, 1 cup of kernels, or 2 standard bags popped)
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup karo syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 bags microwave popcorn
- 2-3 drops green food coloring
- 1/2 cup candy eyeballs
How To Make Monster Halloween Popcorn
Preparation
Pop your popcorn. There are several methods for doing this:
- Use microwave popcorn. You’ll need two 3.4 oz bags popped.
- Cook in paperbag. Did you know you can pop popcorn kernels in a paperbag in your microwave just like you do the store-bought kind? Add 1/2 cup of kernels to the bag and cook in the microwave. You’ll need to pop two bags worth.
- Air popper – this is what I grew up on. You’ll need to use about a cup of kernels.
- Stir crazy – follow instructions for oil to kernel ratio to pop about 20 cups of popcorn.
1. Combine sugar, karo syrup, and butter in a large saucepan.
2. While continually stirring, bring to a boil and boil for 1 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla.
4. Stir in marshmallows until melted.
5. Add in 2-3 drops of green food coloring.
6. Stir until well combined.
7. Pour over popcorn, and toss until coated.
8. Add candy eyeballs to the top.
Monster Halloween Popcorn Q&A
If I’m using microwave popcorn, what kind should I use?
Use your favorite. Light popcorn, movie theatre, or butter all work, just do not use SWEET popcorn, like kettle corn.
How do I store monster halloween popcorn?
IF there are leftovers store them in a air tight container, even a ziplock bag is great. It can stay at room temp.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes! you can make this a day ahead if needed. It will stay pretty dang soft and fluffy until it’s all devoured.
Can I make popcorn balls with this recipe?
YES! Marshmallow popcorn is pretty sticky in texture so making a ball will not be problem. Once the mixture is all combined instead of leaving it in the bowl to cool I recommend laying it out on parchment paper. When it is still warm but not hot form them into popcorn balls and let cool.
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Gooey, chewy, marshmallow popcorn, made to make like a spooky slime monster. This Monster Halloween Popcorn is so fun and delicious that you'll come back to this recipe year after year.
- 20 cups popcorn (2 standard bags popped)
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup karo syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 2-3 drops green food coloring
- 1/4 cup candy eyes
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Prepare by popping your popcorn.
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In a large saucepan, combing butter, sugar, and karo syrup.
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While continually stirring, bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute.
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Remove from heat. Add vanilla and stir.
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Add in mini-marshmallows and stir until melted.
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Add 2-3 drops of green food coloring and stir until combined.
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Pour over popped popcorn and toss until coated. Add candy eyes.
Pop your popcorn. There are several methods for doing this:
- Use microwave popcorn. You'll need two 3.4 oz bags popped.
- Cook in paperbag. Did you know you can pop popcorn kernels in a paperbag in your microwave just like you do the store-bought kind? Add 1/2 cup of kernels to the bag and cook in the microwave. You'll need to pop two bags worth.
- Air popper - this is what I grew up on. You'll need to use about a cup of kernels.
- Stir crazy - follow instructions for oil to kernel ratio to pop about 20 cups of popcorn.
If I'm using microwave popcorn, what kind should I use?
Use your favorite. Light popcorn, movie theatre, or butter all work, just do not use SWEET popcorn, like kettle corn.
How do I store monster halloween popcorn?
IF there are leftovers store them in a air tight container, even a ziplock bag is great. It can stay at room temp.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes! you can make this a day ahead if needed. It will stay pretty dang soft and fluffy until it’s all devoured.
Can I make popcorn balls with this recipe?
YES! Marshmallow popcorn is pretty sticky in texture so making a ball will not be problem. Once the mixture is all combined instead of leaving it in the bowl to cool I recommend laying it out on parchment paper. When it is still warm but not hot form them into popcorn balls and let cool.
This look so fun and perfect for halloween parties!