Ingredients
Scale
- For the Popcorn Base:
- ¾ cup un-popped popcorn kernels (this will yield approximately 16–18 cups of popped popcorn)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil (if making on the stovetop)
- For the “Ectoplasm” Candy Coating:
- 1 (12-ounce) bag vibrant green candy melts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening or coconut oil (this is essential for a smooth, pourable consistency)
- For the Magical Mix-ins:
- ½ cup Halloween-themed sprinkles (a mix of nonpareils, jimmies, and shaped sprinkles like bats or ghosts works best)
- 1 cup candy corn
- ½ cup mellowcreme pumpkins
- ½ cup candy eyeballs (various sizes create a fun, chaotic look)
- 1 cup mini pretzel sticks, broken in half (optional, for “broomsticks”)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional, for “ghostly spirits”)
Instructions
- For the Popcorn Base:
- ¾ cup un-popped popcorn kernels (this will yield approximately 16-18 cups of popped popcorn)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil (if making on the stovetop)
- For the “Ectoplasm” Candy Coating:
- 1 (12-ounce) bag vibrant green candy melts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening or coconut oil (this is essential for a smooth, pourable consistency)
- For the Magical Mix-ins:
- ½ cup Halloween-themed sprinkles (a mix of nonpareils, jimmies, and shaped sprinkles like bats or ghosts works best)
- 1 cup candy corn
- ½ cup mellowcreme pumpkins
- ½ cup candy eyeballs (various sizes create a fun, chaotic look)
- 1 cup mini pretzel sticks, broken in half (optional, for “broomsticks”)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional, for “ghostly spirits”)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One Normal Portion
- Calories: 280-320 kcal