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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Monster Halloween Popcorn
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare by popping your popcorn.
- In a large saucepan, combing butter, sugar, and karo syrup.
- While continually stirring, bring to a boil, and boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat. Add vanilla and stir.
- Add in mini-marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Add 2-3 drops of green food coloring and stir until combined.
- Pour over popped popcorn and toss until coated. Add candy eyes.
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
Emily Kemp says
This look so fun and perfect for halloween parties!