Welcome to 30 Crafty Days of Halloween! This Halloween popcorn recipe is part of our guest blogger series. Make sure to check out all of our Halloween Tutorials for more inspiration! This post may contain affiliate links.
Hi! I’m Laura from Peace but Not Quiet, and I’m so excited to be here today! Vanessa’s 30 Crafty Days of Halloween is such a fun way to get ready for fall.
So here it is: I don’t do scary. I don’t do haunted houses. I don’t do scary movies. I don’t do ghost stories. I only made it through “Stranger Things” with all the lights on and my husband sitting next to me. I’m a huge scaredy-cat!
But I do love the fun, goofy side of Halloween. I love creative costumes, and great crafts, and silly foods. So I try to tap into that instead of any scary things. You know — more “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” and less “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers.”
That’s why we love this popcorn. Delicious, a tad quirky, just right for Halloween! It’s perfect for class parties or a fun treat after school one day.
INGREDIENTS
5 c popped popcorn
1 bag orange-colored candy melts
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 container candy eyes (found in the baking aisle, next to cake
decorations)
1 c orange & black M&Ms
INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium bowl, microwave semi-sweet chips 15 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until melted. Pour over popcorn and mix with a wooden spoon.
In another bowl, microwave candy melts according to package instructions. Spread popcorn in a 9×13 pan, or spread flat on wax paper and pour orange candy coating over the top. Allow to cool and harden (at least an hour.)
Break mixture into bits and stir in M&Ms and candy eyeballs.
Serve in festive cups or cones (you can even make your own with construction paper, rolled into a cone shape and taped along the side.)
And for more Halloween fun, check these posts out:
5 Easy DIY Costumes, 11 Halloween Books for Kids, Halloween Drinks for Kids
Laura shares kids’ activities, recipes, knitting patterns, and tips for surviving 17-hr road trips on her blog Peace but Not Quiet, and on the BabyCenter blog. Connect with her on facebook and Pinterest.
