Ingredients
6 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
2 cups mini pretzel twists or waffle pretzels
1 cup red candy melts
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup red and black M&Ms
1/4 cup candy eyes
1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for thinning chocolate)
Instructions
Step 1: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the popped popcorn and pretzels in an even layer.
Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the red candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Add half a teaspoon of coconut oil if needed for a thinner consistency.
Step 3: Using a spoon or a piping bag, drizzle the melted red chocolate generously over the popcorn and pretzel mixture to create a ‘bloody’ effect.
Step 4: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips using the same method and drizzle them over the mix for contrast.
Step 5: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the M&Ms and candy eyes evenly across the entire tray.
Step 6: Let the horror movie snack mix sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or place it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes until the chocolate is completely set.
Step 7: Gently break the mix into chunks and serve in a large bowl.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of sea salt over the wet chocolate to enhance the sweet and salty contrast of the horror movie snack mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: horror movie snack mix, Halloween snacks, movie night popcorn, spooky treats, party mix
