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    Seasonal » Recipes » Halloween

    Monster Munch Halloween Popcorn

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Oct 11, 2022 by Dee

    Monster Munch Halloween Popcorn recipe with white chocolate, pretzels, candy coating and candy is a fun treat for a Halloween party. Everyone loves this sweet and salty Halloween snack mix. via @meamel

    Monster Munch Halloween Popcorn recipe with white chocolate, pretzels, candy coating and candy is a fun treat for a Halloween party. Everyone loves this sweet and salty Halloween snack mix.

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    Halloween food should be easy to make and fun to eat -- like this Monster Munch. It's a sweet and salty mix of popcorn, pretzels and Halloween candy held together with white chocolate and topped with ribbons of colorful candy melts. If you're looking for Halloween party food or easy Halloween snacks, you'll go batty for Monster Munch!

    We always serve Mummy Dogs and fun Halloween treats like Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies, Halloween Pretzels, Oreo Pumpkins, Halloween Bark and Halloween Marshmallow Pops before the kids go trick-or-treating.

    While it would be easy to throw some chips in a bowl, serving a fun snack mix is even better.

    popcorn, pretzels, white chocolate, candy and candy melts on table

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients for this Halloween popcorn mix. They can be found them in your grocery store, candy store or craft store or online.

    •  Popcorn - Make your own microwave popcorn, air popper popcorn or buy a bag of popcorn from the store, like Boom Chick a Pop
    •  Pretzels -- mini pretzel twists
    • White chocolate
    • M & M candy
    • Orange candy melts 
    • Purple candy melts 
    • Green candy melts and/or black candy melts
    • Candy eyeballs
    • Cup candy corn
    • Sprinkles -- fun Halloween sprinkles in assorted colors

    You'll also need a large cookie sheet, wax paper or parchment paper and small bowls for melting the candy coating and white chocolate chips. Use a small bowl for each color.

    Sweet and salty Monster Munch starts out with popcorn and pretzels -- That's your salty base. Time saving tip -- Take the easy way out and use premade popcorn! I use Boom Chicka Pop, but any brand will do.

    How to Make Halloween Popcorn Mix

    First, melt the candy melts and white chocolate in the microwave or on the stove over medium heat. Follow the package directions for best results.

    Next, spread the popcorn on a baking tray lined with wax paper. Make sure to remove un-popped kernels. Then, add the pretzels.

    Drizzle some melted white chocolate all over -- That's your sweet!

    pour white chocolate over popcorn and pretzels

    Stir it up so that the melted chocolate holds everything together. Then, sprinkle your favorite Halloween candy all over the mix.

    candy corn and candy eyes with melted chocolate over popcorn and pretzels

    For extra color, drizzle melted candy coating all over the popcorn mixture.

    We used a blend of orange and purple candy melts -- you want the colors to really pop!

    Finally, add some fun Halloween sprinkles and googly eyes for extra sparkle.

    monster munch halloween popcorn on a baking sheet

    Let the Monster Munch firm up for about 30 minutes. You can pop the tray into the fridge or leave it on the counter until everything is dry and firm enough to handle.

    Then, carefully break up the popcorn mixture with your hands. Place it into a large bowl, and you're ready to dig in!

    It's salty, sweet and very delicious. Once you start munching on this sweet treat, it's hard to stop!

    monster munch halloween snack mix made with popcorn, pretzels and candy in a white bowl with halloween decorations

    Variations

    It's super easy to customize this monster Halloween popcorn. Use your favorite Halloween candies -- Reese's pieces, gummy worms and candy pumpkins are delicious additions.

    You can add crushed Oreo cookies and miniature marshmallows to this easy Halloween treat for even more flavor.

    Instead of plain popcorn, use caramel popcorn, kettle corn or your favorite popcorn flavor.

    Change up the basic party popcorn recipe for every holiday. We make Christmas popcorn, Bunny Bait Easter Popcorn and Patriotic Popcorn for Independence Day!

    halloween popcorn mix with pretzels and candy in a bowl

    How to Store

    Store this spooky popcorn in an airtight container. It keeps fresh for about 1 week at room temperature.

    You do not have to refrigerate Halloween snack mix unless your house is very warm.

    Recipe

    monster munch halloween popcorn with pretzels, candy eyes and candy on the table

    Monster Munch Halloween Popcorn Recipe

    Published by Dee
    Monster Munch Halloween Popcorn recipe with white chocolate, pretzels, candy coating and candy is a fun treat for a Halloween party. Everyone loves this sweet and salty Halloween snack mix.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    resting time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20
    Calories 150 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 cups popcorn
    • 3 cups pretzels
    • 2 cups white chocolate
    • 1 cup m & m candy
    • orange candy melts melted
    • purple candy melts melted
    • candy eyeballs
    • ½ cup candy corn
    • sprinkles Halloween colors

    Instructions
     

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper, and spread popcorn and pretzels evenly on baking sheet
    • Melt white chocolate according to package directions, and use spoon to drizzle evenly over cereal and popcorn
    • Stir so that the mixture is evenly coated
    • Drop m&m candies evenly over mixture, and sprinkle with sprinkles
    • Melt candy coating according to package directions, and drizzle the melted candy melts over the mixture and finish by topping it with the eyeballs and candy corn
    • Allow the chocolate to set and mixture to firm up -- about 30 minutes -- before serving. Store covered in cool place.

    Notes

    Use your favorite Halloween candy.
    Use any Halloween colors for the candy melts.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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    This easy recipe is always a favorite treat for Halloween season! We make a big batch every year, and it's a big hit with the kids and their friends! You can even pack Halloween popcorn in cellophane bags to share with neighbors.

    If you make this Monster Munch Halloween popcorn recipe, please leave a star rating and comment.

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    1. Shelby says

      November 01, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      Oh my goodness this was so good. Made this for our halloween party and everyone loved it!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Sherri says

      October 31, 2022 at 3:06 am

      What a great idea for a Halloween snack! Turned out great and kids loved it!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Dorothy says

      October 30, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      Such a hit with kids and adults this Halloween! The mix of sweet and salty can't be beat. Plus it is the perfect spooky treat for the kiddos!

      Reply
    4. Beti says

      October 13, 2022 at 8:48 am

      My kids and their friends loved this snack! We are going to make it again for Halloween!!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Katy says

      October 13, 2022 at 8:47 am

      This is such a great snack!! My kids just LOVE it!!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Sandra says

      October 12, 2022 at 9:29 pm

      Definitely making this for Halloween! My kids go crazy over it!5 stars

      Reply
    7. James says

      September 12, 2019 at 6:36 am

      The kids and i have made this twice already. Just the right mix of everything we love.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 12, 2019 at 8:11 am

        Glad you all liked it! It goes fast!

    8. Sara Welch says

      September 10, 2019 at 12:00 pm

      Such a fun and tasty recipe for Halloween! My kids will enjoy making this!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      September 10, 2019 at 5:14 am

      I know for sure this would be a huge hit in my house!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 12, 2019 at 8:12 am

        My kids loved it -- and so did their friends!

    10. Lora says

      September 10, 2019 at 2:24 am

      So much fun for the kiddos on Halloween! Very easy to make and loved by all!5 stars

      Reply
    11. Whit says

      September 09, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      Yum!! This would be so fun for a kids halloween party. A good way to use up halloween candy too.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 10, 2019 at 7:21 am

        This would be a terrific way to use up leftover candy!

    12. Amanda says

      September 09, 2019 at 3:43 pm

      My kids cannot get enough of this. It's their favorite snack ever!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 10, 2019 at 7:12 am

        Same here, Amanda! It's hard to stop munching!

    13. Demeter says

      September 09, 2019 at 11:51 am

      This is such a fun treat and always a crowd pleaser! Love making this and putting it into bags for my neighbors.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 09, 2019 at 9:34 pm

        Thanks, Demeter. We just love this snack!

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