Monster Mash Popcorn
Monster Mash Popcorn is a sweet and salty Halloween treat loaded with candy, pretzels, and popcorn for a fun, festive party snack!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- mixing bowl (large)
- medium saucepan
- airtight container or resealable bag
Ingredients
- 10 cups of popped popcorn
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini pretzel twists broken into pieces
- ½ cup candy corn
- ½ cup candy pumpkins
- ½ cup Reese’s pieces
- ¼ cup candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Place the popped popcorn into a large bowl and set aside.10 cups of popped popcorn
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, honey, water, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Let it boil for 2-3 minutes to dissolve the sugar.½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons water, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Remove from the heat and pour the hot syrup over the popcorn. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently mix and coat the popcorn evenly.
- Add the pretzels, candy corn, candy pumpkins, Reese’s pieces, and candy eyeballs. Mix until everything is evenly coated.½ cup mini pretzel twists, ½ cup candy corn, ½ cup candy pumpkins, ½ cup Reese’s pieces, ¼ cup candy eyeballs
- Let cool before serving or storing. Enjoy your sweet and salty Monster Mash Popcorn!
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store in an airtight container or resealable bag at room temperature.
- Best enjoyed within 2-3 days for maximum crunch.
♨️ REHEATING
- Reheating is not recommended as it can make the coating sticky or melt the candies.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freezing is not ideal for this recipe, as the candy and syrup coating may not hold up well once thawed.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Use parchment paper to spread out coated popcorn while cooling.
- Allow popcorn to fully set before storing to prevent sticking.
- Add mix-ins only after coating the popcorn, so they retain their texture.
- Try drizzling with melted chocolate for extra sweetness.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- If you prefer, you can make the syrup in a microwave-safe bowl by heating it in 30-second intervals until entirely melted and combined.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Store leftover popcorn in a sealed container.
- If it softens, spread it on a baking sheet and warm briefly at 250°F for 5-10 minutes to crisp it back up.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
