Description
A spooky and sweet Halloween treat made with crunchy popcorn coated in red velvet candy coating and drizzled with a ‘bloody’ red glaze for a creepy effect.
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 12 oz white chocolate or candy melts
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional: sprinkles or edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Place popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a few drops of red food coloring until mixture becomes a deep red velvet shade.
- Pour mixture over popcorn and toss until evenly coated. Spread onto prepared baking sheet to set.
- In a small saucepan, combine corn syrup, sugar, water, and additional red food coloring. Bring to a simmer until slightly thickened into a syrupy ‘blood’ glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over red velvet popcorn for a bloody effect.
- Let cool completely before breaking into clusters and serving.
Notes
- Adjust food coloring for desired intensity of red.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For extra crunch, bake coated popcorn at 250°F (120°C) for 20 minutes before adding the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American