Name: Halloween Popcorn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 8 cups popped popcorn (about ½ cup kernels); 1 cup mini marshmallows; 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies; 1 cup candy-coated chocolates (Halloween colors); 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips; 1 cup white chocolate chips (for melting)

Halloween is one of those magical times of year when the air feels crisp, the pumpkins glow on front porches, and kitchens are filled with the sweet smell of fall treats. Growing up, I always loved the candy corn, caramel apples, and spooky cupcakes that made their way onto every Halloween party table. But there’s one treat that has stood the test of time in my family: Halloween Popcorn.

It’s the kind of recipe that doesn’t just taste delicious—it brings people together. Imagine a big bowl of popcorn drizzled with melted chocolate, tossed with crunchy Oreos, mini marshmallows, and vibrant candy-coated chocolates in festive fall colors. Every handful is a delightful mix of sweet and salty, crunchy and chewy.

Whether you’re hosting a classroom party, throwing a neighborhood gathering, or just want to surprise your family with something festive during movie night, this popcorn mix is quick, easy, and endlessly customizable. I love that it only takes about 15 minutes to put together, yet it looks like you’ve spent hours planning the perfect Halloween treat.

Let me walk you through this cozy, festive recipe that will quickly become a seasonal favorite in your home.

Ingredients

8 cups popped popcorn (about ½ cup kernels)
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
1 cup candy-coated chocolates (orange, black, or Halloween-themed)
½ cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup white chocolate chips (for melting)

Instructions

Pop the popcorn: Start by popping your kernels using an air popper or stovetop method. Spread the popcorn evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Drizzle the chocolate: Pour the melted white chocolate over the popcorn, tossing gently with a spatula to coat evenly.
Add the mix-ins: Sprinkle the crushed Oreos, mini marshmallows, candy-coated chocolates, and mini chocolate chips over the chocolate-coated popcorn while it’s still wet.
Set and cool: Allow the mixture to set at room temperature for 10–15 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens.
Serve and enjoy: Break into clusters and serve in festive bowls. Perfect for Halloween parties or spooky movie marathons.

The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility. Want to add candy corn? Toss it in. Prefer dark chocolate instead of white? Go for it. This recipe is more of a template—make it your own with whatever Halloween candies you love most.

Halloween Popcorn also makes a fantastic gift. Simply bag it in cellophane treat bags, tie with orange and black ribbons, and you’ve got a sweet homemade treat that kids and adults will adore.

So this Halloween, when the trick-or-treaters are done roaming the streets, gather your family around a cozy bowl of this festive popcorn. It’s a recipe full of crunch, sweetness, and a little bit of spooky fun—all in every handful.