15 Halloween Popcorn Recipes I’m Obsessed With!
Looking for some inspiration for some spooky snacks to serve up this Halloween? I’ve got you covered with these terrifyingly tasty Halloween popcorn recipes! They’re perfect for if you’re hosting a party, creating your own popcorn bar for kids or adults, or just staying home and enjoying some treats whilst watching a scary movie. Let’s jump in…
1. Witches’ Brew Popcorn
Witches’ Brew Popcorn is a colorful and spooky snack that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. The green-colored popcorn is mixed with candy eyes, pretzel sticks, and gummy worms for a sweet and salty treat that looks like it came straight from a witch’s cauldron.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Green food coloring
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
- 1/2 cup gummy worms
- Candy eyes
Instructions:
- Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring to the melted chocolate and mix well.
- Drizzle the green chocolate over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Mix in the pretzel sticks and gummy worms.
- Sprinkle candy eyes over the popcorn.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
2. Candy Corn Popcorn
Candy Corn Popcorn is a festive and sweet snack that mimics the colors of the classic Halloween candy. Orange, yellow, and white chocolate-coated popcorn make this treat a colorful addition to any Halloween celebration.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Yellow and orange food coloring
- 1 cup candy corn
Instructions:
- Divide the popped popcorn into three equal parts.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Divide the melted chocolate into three bowls. Color one portion yellow, one portion orange, and leave the last portion white.
- Drizzle each color of chocolate over a different portion of popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Put the popcorn in a serving bowl and decorate with candy corn.
3. Monster Munch Popcorn
Monster Munch Popcorn is a playful mix of sweet and salty flavors with a spooky twist. This treat combines popcorn, pretzels, candy-coated chocolates, and candy eyes for a monster-themed snack that’s perfect for Halloween parties.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup pretzel pieces
- 1/2 cup candy-coated chocolates
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Green food coloring
- Candy eyes
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the popped popcorn and pretzel pieces.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Add green food coloring to the melted chocolate and mix well.
- Drizzle the green chocolate over the popcorn mixture and stir to coat.
- Add the candy-coated chocolates and candy eyes.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
4. Spooky Spiderweb Popcorn
Spooky Spiderweb Popcorn is a simple yet eerie treat perfect for Halloween. Dark chocolate is drizzled over the popcorn in a spiderweb pattern, then topped with plastic or gummy spiders for a creepy effect.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Plastic or gummy spiders for decoration
Instructions:
- Spread the popped popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the dark chocolate over the popcorn to resemble a spiderweb.
- Decorate with plastic or gummy spiders.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
5. Bloody Red Velvet Popcorn
Bloody Red Velvet Popcorn is a rich, chocolatey treat with a spooky twist. The popcorn is coated in red velvet-flavored chocolate and drizzled with a “bloody” red syrup, making it both delicious and eerily festive.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup red velvet chocolate melts
- 1/4 cup red syrup (grenadine or red icing)
Instructions:
- Spread the popped popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the red velvet chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted red velvet chocolate over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Drizzle the red syrup over the popcorn for a “bloody” effect.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
6. Pumpkin Spice Caramel Popcorn
Pumpkin Spice Caramel Popcorn is a deliciously warm and crunchy treat. Coated in pumpkin spice caramel and topped with roasted pumpkin seeds, this popcorn is perfect for cozy Halloween movie nights.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and pumpkin spice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with roasted pumpkin seeds.
- Let the popcorn cool before serving.
7. Vampire Bite Popcorn
Vampire Bite Popcorn is a dramatic and eerie snack with vanilla-flavored white chocolate and a “bloody” red drizzle. The combination of sweet flavors and creepy visuals makes it a hit at any Halloween party.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Red food coloring or red icing gel
Instructions:
- Spread the popped popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the white chocolate over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Add red food coloring or red icing gel and drizzle it over the popcorn to create a “bloody” effect.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
8. Ghostly White Chocolate Popcorn
Ghostly White Chocolate Popcorn is a simple yet spooky treat that’s perfect for Halloween. The popcorn is coated in smooth white chocolate and topped with mini marshmallows and candy eyes, giving it a ghostly appearance.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Candy eyes (or other Halloween themed candies)
Instructions:
- Spread the popped popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the white chocolate over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Mix in the mini marshmallows and sprinkle candy eyes on top.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
9. Frankenstein Popcorn
Frankenstein Popcorn is a fun and colorful treat that’s perfect for Halloween. Green-colored popcorn is mixed with chocolate-covered pretzels and sprinkles, then topped with candy eyes to resemble Frankenstein’s monster.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Green food coloring
- 1 cup pretzels
- Candy eyes
- Chocolate sprinkles
Instructions:
- Spread the popped popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Add green food coloring to the melted chocolate and mix well.
- Drizzle the green chocolate over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Mix in the pretzels and sprinkle with candy eyes and chocolate sprinkles.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
10. Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls
Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls are a cute and festive Halloween treat. The popcorn balls are dyed orange and decorated with green licorice “stems” and black icing faces to create mini jack-o’-lanterns.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- Orange food coloring
- Green licorice for stems
- Black icing for faces
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the corn syrup, sugar, and orange food coloring. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and pour the mixture over the popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
- Grease your hands with butter and shape the popcorn into balls.
- Insert green licorice pieces into the top of each ball for the stems.
- Use black icing to draw jack-o’-lantern faces on each popcorn ball.
- Let them set before serving.
11. Bat Wing Popcorn
Bat Wing Popcorn is a fun and spooky treat that’s perfect for Halloween. Dark-colored popcorn is mixed with chocolate cookies and candy eyes for a creepy, bat-inspired snack.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Black food coloring
- 1 cup broken up chocolate sandwich cookies
- Candy eyes
Instructions:
- Spread the popped popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Add black food coloring to the melted chocolate and mix well.
- Drizzle the dark chocolate over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Mix in the chocolate sandwich cookies and sprinkle candy eyes on top.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
12. Creepy Caramel PopCorn
Creepy Caramel Corn is a classic Halloween treat with a twist. The popcorn is coated in a rich caramel sauce and mixed with candy corn and peanuts for a sweet and salty snack that’s perfect for fall.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup peanuts
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Mix in the candy corn and peanuts.
- Spread the popcorn on a baking sheet and let it cool before serving.
13. Poison Apple Popcorn
Poison Apple Popcorn is a sweet and tart treat with a spooky twist. The popcorn is coated in a red apple-flavored candy coating and drizzled with black icing for a “poisoned” effect.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup apple-flavored syrup
- Red food coloring
- Black icing
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, apple syrup, and red food coloring. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and pour the mixture over the popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
- Spread the popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with black icing.
- Allow the popcorn to cool before serving.
14. Ghost Pepper Popcorn
Ghost Pepper Popcorn is a fiery and spooky treat for those who like a little heat. The popcorn is coated in a spicy butter sauce and topped with crushed red pepper flakes for a snack that’s both tasty and terrifying. This one is for the adults, and be mindful that it packs some real heat!
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- A few pinches ghost pepper powder (or more to taste – be careful as it’s HOT!)
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the ghost pepper powder.
- Drizzle the spicy butter over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.
- Toss the popcorn and serve immediately.
15. Mummy Popcorn
Mummy Popcorn is a cute and creepy Halloween snack that’s easy to make. White chocolate-covered popcorn is drizzled with more white chocolate to resemble mummy bandages, then topped with candy eyes.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Candy eyes
Instructions:
- Spread the popped popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the white chocolate over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
- Drizzle additional white chocolate in a zigzag pattern to create “mummy bandages.”
- Top with candy eyes.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
These 15 Halloween popcorn recipes are the perfect way to add some spooky fun to your Halloween celebrations. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, salty, or a little bit spicy and scary, there’s a popcorn recipe here for everyone. Enjoy, and don’t forget to leave a comment below with your favorite idea!