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    Published: Oct 6, 2024 by Kadee

    Monster Halloween Popcorn

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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.

    Halloween popcorn in a black bowl. It is garnished with candy eyeballs.

    Why This Recipe Works

    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.  You'll love this recipe because:

    • This popcorn is gooey, chewy, and sweet.
    • Is made in minutes!
    • Kids and adults love it!

    If you are looking for other delicious creative treats for this holiday check out these Healthy Halloween Snacks.

    What Do I Need To Put on My Grocery List?

    A few notes about the ingredients:

    Popcorn, marshmallows, butter, corn syrup, vanilla, and candy eyeballs on a baking tray.

    The popcorn:

    • 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 ½ 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.

    Candy eyeballs - these can usually be found on the baking aisle. They can also be found at Michaels craft store

    See recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and amounts.

    How To Make Monster Halloween Popcorn

    How to make halloween popcorn.
    1. Combine sugar, karo syrup, and butter in a large saucepan. While continually stirring, bring to a boil and boil for 1 minutes.
    2. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
    3. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Add in 2-3 drops of green food coloring. Stir until well combined.
    4. Pour over popcorn, and toss until coated. Add candy eyeballs to the top.
    Halloween popcorn being pulled out of the bowl. It is garnished with candy eyeballs.

    Monster Halloween Popcorn FAQ

    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.

    Small bowls of halloween popcorn surrounded by plastic spiders.

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    Halloween popcorn in a black bowl.

    Monster Halloween Popcorn

    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.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 496kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 20 cups popcorn (2 standard bags popped)
    • 1 cup butter
    • 1 ⅓ cup sugar
    • ½ cup karo syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 4 cups mini marshmallows
    • 2-3 drops green food coloring
    • ¼ 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.

    Video

    Notes

    Pop your popcorn.  There are several methods for doing this:
    1. Use microwave popcorn.  You'll need two 3.4 oz bags popped.
    2. 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 ½ cup of kernels to the bag and cook in the microwave.  You'll need to pop two bags worth.
    3. Air popper - this is what I grew up on. You'll need to use about a cup of kernels.
    4. 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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2cups | Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Emily Kemp says

      August 22, 2018 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      This look so fun and perfect for halloween parties!

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