Halloween Candy Popcorn

Sweet and salty Halloween popcorn is a quick and easy snack mix to make with popcorn covered in white chocolate then tossed with M&Ms and leftover Halloween candy!

Love easy Halloween recipes? Add Halloween rice krispie treats, Halloween sugar cookies and graveyard Oreo dirt cake to your list, too!

This post may contain affiliate links. Read disclosure policy.

Halloween Party Popcorn Recipe

Whenever I have an excuse to make popcorn, I love finding different flavor combos. This Halloween popcorn mix is so easy to make for a Halloween dessert and is a festive treat great for parties and fall charcuterie boards along with some Halloween Oreo balls and Halloween mummy cookies.

It’s sweet and salty, with crunch from the candy. Plus it’s covered in the perfect amount of white chocolate just like my white chocolate popcorn and Halloween Chex mix recipe. Keep it simple with just an M&M popcorn or add in more leftover candy and sprinkles!

How to Make Halloween Popcorn

To get started, all you need is popcorn, white chocolate and your favorite Halloween candy. I love adding in M&M’s, candy corn or candy pumpkins, chopped Kit Kat Bars and Reese’s.

• Preparing the popcorn. You will need 8-10 cups prepared popcorn. Either use microwave or for fresh and crunchy popcorn, make these easy stovetop popcorn.
• Chop candy. To get started, line a baking sheet with wax paper so that the popcorn doesn’t stick to the pan. Then chop the candy into pieces if you’re using any candy bars.
• Melt. Next melt the chocolate until smooth. I like to use white chocolate melting wafers and melt mine in the microwave at 50% for 1 minute. Then stir and melt again for another 30 seconds or so. White chocolate has a tendency to burn and turn clumpy, so make sure to keep an eye on it and continue stirring until it melts.
• Mix. Then pour the melted chocolate over the bowl of popcorn and stir until the mixture is evenly coated. Mix in the candy and spread the mix onto the wax paper in a single layer to harden. Then break into pieces once dry.

Add-ins and Variations

The fun part about this Halloween popcorn mix is all of the add-ins! Whether you’re adding in colorful pieces of candy, sprinkles or drizzling chocolate on top, there are so many ways to make this party popcorn extra festive.

• Candy: Use candy that’s not only delicious, but is bright in color. M&M’s and candy corn are great options to use because they have vibrant Halloween colors that look great mixed with the white popcorn.
• Sprinkles: You can never have too many sprinkles, right? Festive Halloween sprinkles add a fun touch and texture.
• Candy eyes: Give this treat a spooky flare by mixing in some candy eyes. Kids go crazy over this addition!
• Drizzled chocolate: After spreading the popcorn out onto the wax paper, try drizzling some orange or black melted chocolate wafers on top like I did in the picture below.
• Popcorn balls: You can also form the popcorn into small balls instead of spreading out in an even layer. This is a great idea for Halloween parties so that everyone can grab their own individual treat!
• Popcorn base. Instead of a white chocolate base, try a classic caramel corn or marshmallow caramel corn.

Storing Halloween Popcorn Mix

This popcorn does taste best if served the first day, however it will keep for up to 3 days if stored in an airtight container or bag.