Orange Popcorn Pumpkins: A Spooky Halloween Snack

Name: Orange Popcorn Pumpkins: A Spooky Halloween Snack
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups popped popcorn; 1 cup candy corn; 1 cup chopped salted peanuts; 0.5 cup butter or margarine; 3 cups miniature marshmallows; 4 drops red food coloring; 3 drops yellow food coloring; 4 sticks red or black licorice, cut into thirds

Transform ordinary popcorn into fun, orange pumpkin shapes for a tasty and kid-friendly Halloween party snack.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

20 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

2 servings

Nutrition

calories328kcal

carbohydrates45g

fat15g

protein4g

Snack Dessert American

Ingredients

5 cups popped popcorn

1 cup candy corn

1 cup chopped salted peanuts

0.5 cup butter or margarine

3 cups miniature marshmallows

4 drops red food coloring

3 drops yellow food coloring

4 sticks red or black licorice, cut into thirds

Directions

Grease a muffin pan and set aside.

Combine the popcorn, candy corn, and peanuts in a large bowl. Set aside.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add marshmallows, red food coloring, and yellow food coloring, adjusting colors as needed to achieve a vibrant orange hue.

Once the marshmallows have fully melted, pour them over the popcorn mixture and mix well to distribute the candy, nuts, and marshmallow.

Using a greased spoon, fill each muffin cup with the popcorn mixture. Place a piece of licorice into the center of each popcorn ball for the stem. Shape the popcorn around the licorice to form pumpkins.

Allow the pumpkins to set until firm, about 10-15 minutes. Then, remove them from the muffin pan by their stems and serve as a delightful Halloween snack!