Candy Corn Popcorn is the ultimate sweet and salty treat for fall! It's loaded with candy, cookies, and nuts. Whether hosting a Halloween party, having a movie night, or craving a fun dessert, this snack mix will be a hit.
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Popcorn Candy Corn Mix
Do you like candy corn? This fall treat is quite a controversial topic. People either detest it or adore it. I have to admit that I like it.
One of my favorite ways to eat it is in this candy corn snack mix. Trust me, that sweet and salty mix is the best!
This year, I purchased another bag of the Halloween treat to include in a batch of white chocolate-covered popcorn. I also added Nutter Butters, M&M's, and mini marshmallows to give it a crunchy, chewy, and nutty flavor.
It's so easy to throw together, and it's a great dessert to share for a family movie night or at fall parties.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This mix perfectly combines sweet and salty flavors, making it hard to resist.
- The yellow and orange candy adds a fun and festive touch, perfect for fall.
- Candy corn popcorn is a snack that both kids and adults like. Share it for parties, movie nights, or casual snacking.
- You can easily customize it by swapping in different candies or snacks.
Don't like candy corn? Try this M&M's popcorn or this pumpkin spice popcorn.
Main Ingredients
It's easy to make with a few simple ingredients you probably already have at home. Pick up a few fall candies and treats at the store before making a batch.
- Popcorn: We prefer mushroom popcorn kernels for their round shape, which holds chocolate better. But feel free to use any popcorn seeds you have on hand, including bags of microwave popcorn, caramel corn, or kettle corn.
- Mini Marshmallows: Adds a soft, gooey texture that contrasts with the crunch of the other ingredients.
- Candy Corn: The mini candies are best for the snack mix, but the regular ones work, too.
- Peanut Butter M&Ms: This adds more peanut butter flavor to the mix, although any variety of M&Ms can be used.
- Peanuts: Salted, unsalted, or honey-roasted is fine.
- Mini Nutter Butter Bites: If you can't find the minis, roughly chop up the regular cookies into bite-sized chunks.
- White Chocolate: We like using the Ghirardelli candy coating because it tastes great and melts smoothly.
How To Make Candy Corn Popcorn
This delicious popcorn with candy corn can be ready in minutes. So why wait? Grab a couple of bowls, and let's get started!
- Stir the popcorn, marshmallows, peanuts, candy corn, M&M's, and mini Nutter Butters in a big bowl.
- Follow the package directions for melting a bag of white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Then, pour the melted chocolate over the snack mix in the bowl.
- Stir the mixture gently using a spatula to get to the bottom of the bowl. Mix until everything is coated in white chocolate, then pour it onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for five minutes, then break the snack mix into chunks. Store it in a tightly sealed bag or container.
Storage Recommendations
Keep the mix in an airtight container at room temperature. It is best served within 24 hours of making it but will stay fresh for 3-4 days.
Tips and Tricks
- Use fresh popcorn. Whether you pop it yourself or use microwave popcorn, fresh popcorn is crucial for the perfect crunch.
- Remove un-popped kernels. Nothing is worse than biting into a popcorn seed and breaking a tooth!
- Mix it up gently. You don't want to crush the small pieces, so be gentle when mixing.
- Customize it. Don't like one of the ingredients? No problem! Swap in pretzels, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, or Reese's Pieces to make it your own.
- Please share it. You can package the candy corn popcorn mix in little bags and then give it as a favor at parties or game days.
FAQs
Yep, store-bought popcorn works just fine if you're in a hurry.
You can make this mix a day or two ahead; store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Definitely! If you're not feeling the Nutter Butters, go with Oreos or any cookie you like.
More Ways to Use Candy Corn
- Candy Corn Blondies
- Turkey Candy
- Candy Corn Fudge
- Butterfinger recipe
- Monster Mix recipe
- Candy Corn Oreo Truffles
- Candy Corn Pizza
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Recipe
Candy Corn Popcorn
Candy Corn Popcorn is the ultimate sweet and salty treat for fall! It's loaded with candy, cookies, and nuts. Whether hosting a Halloween party, having a movie night, or craving a fun dessert, this snack mix will be a hit.
Ingredients
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 ½ cups salted peanuts
- 1 ½ cups mini candy corn
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter M&M's
- 2 cups mini Nutter Butter Bites (8 oz. bag)
- 1 - 10 ounce bag white chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Stir together the popcorn, marshmallows, candy, and cookies in a large bowl.
- Melt the white chocolate according to the package directions. Pour onto the popcorn mix and stir until everything is coated.
- Pour the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- Break apart into chunks. Store in a tightly sealed bag or container.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 434Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 272mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 7g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
This post was first published in October 2018. It was updated and then republished in October 2024.
Linda
This looks amazing! I've recently had some dental work done and all I want is popcorn and then I saw a PayDay at the grocery. In a few days I'll be making this and I may share it! LOL!
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
Jocelyn
Boo for dental work, but yay for wanting fun popcorn! I hope you get a chance to make this fall popcorn mix!!!