Best 5 Candy Corn Popcorn Mix Recipes

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Candy corn popcorn mix is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. This festive treat is perfect for Halloween parties, autumn gatherings, or anytime you need a quick and easy snack. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this popcorn mix is sure to be a hit with people of all ages. In this article, we will provide you with the best recipe for candy corn popcorn mix, along with step-by-step instructions to ensure a perfect batch every time. Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth and create a memorable snacking experience with this delightful treat.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GHOULISHLY GOOD HALLOWEEN SNACK MIX



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A sweet and salty snack mix that is perfect for Halloween!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups cone-shaped corn snacks (such as Bugles®)
4 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®)
4 cups popped popcorn
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
¾ cup corn syrup
¾ cup butter
2 ¼ teaspoons coarse salt
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ ounce vanilla-flavored candy coating
1 (.88 ounce) package candy eyeballs
1 (11 ounce) package candy corn
1 (12 ounce) package candy-coated peanut butter pieces (such as Reese's Pieces®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 255 degrees F (124 degrees C).
  • Combine corn snacks, cheese crackers, popcorn, and pretzel sticks in a large roasting pan.
  • Bring brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. Pour the syrup over the snack mixture in the roasting pan; stir to coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring to coat every 15 minutes.
  • Line a countertop with waxed paper. Spread snack mix into a single layer on top.
  • Place candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and place a dot of the melted candy on the back of a candy eyeball; attach to a corn snack. Repeat with remaining eyeballs.
  • Transfer snack mix to a large bowl. Stir in candy corn and peanut butter candy pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 690.4 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

CANDY CORN POPCORN MIX RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Candy Corn Popcorn Mix Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by theresaoneil

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bag plain microwave popcorn
3 cubes vanilla coating, or white chocolate
1 cup candy corn
Halloween sprinkles

Steps:

  • Make popcorn in microwave as instructed. Pour out into a bowl trying to make sure no un-popped kernels get in there. Set aside. Melt vanilla coating according to directions on package. Pour over popcorn. Add candy corn. Mix until all well coated. Pour onto wax paper and sprinkle with Halloween sprinkles.

CANDY CORN SNACK MIX



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It's no trick- this Halloween party treat requires only three ingredients and 5 minutes to prepare. "I simply mix together candy corn, M & M's and peanuts," explains Denise Neals or Yorba Linda, California. "Then I watch it all disappear."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup candy corn
1 cup milk chocolate M&M's
1 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HARVEST POPCORN SNACK MIX



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Give guests a sweet and savory snack with our Harvest Popcorn Snack Mix recipe! It's got all the good stuff: popcorn, pretzel squares, peanuts, candy corn and much more. Plus, the color of this popcorn snack mix matches the beautiful colors of autumn.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Popcorn Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 40 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

14 cups popped popcorn
2 cups pretzel squares
1 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup half-and-half
3 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin
1 cup candy corn
2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300ºF.
  • Combine first 3 ingredients in large bowl.
  • Cook butter, half-and-half and corn syrup in saucepan on medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
  • Add sugar and dry gelatin mix; cook and stir 2 min. Bring to boil, stirring constantly; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring frequently. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss until evenly coated.
  • Spread onto 2 foil-covered rimmed baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 10 min.; cool completely. Add candy corn; mix lightly.
  • Microwave chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 to 60 sec., stirring every 30 sec.; drizzle over popcorn mixture. Let stand until chocolate is firm.
  • Break popcorn mixture into bite-size pieces; place in large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 3.525 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8225 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

CANDY CORN POPCORN BALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 popcorn balls

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup candy corn
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 bag microwave popcorn, popped
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Melt the candy corn in the heavy cream in a small saucepan, stirring as needed, over medium-low heat. Put the popped popcorn in a large bowl. Pour the melted candy corn mixture over the popcorn and stir to coat.
  • Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray and roll the popcorn into baseball-sized balls, pressing the popcorn together firmly so it sticks and stays together. Allow the popcorn balls to chill on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to firm up. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • To make the candy corn popcorn mix, you will need the following ingredients: popcorn kernels, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, water, baking soda, salt, and candy corn.
  • First, pop the popcorn kernels according to the package directions. Then, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, baking soda, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 300 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in the candy corn.
  • Pour the mixture over the popped popcorn and stir until evenly coated. Spread the popcorn mixture out on a greased baking sheet and let cool completely.
  • Once the popcorn mixture has cooled, break it into pieces and enjoy!
  • You can also add other ingredients to the candy corn popcorn mix, such as nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
  • Candy corn popcorn mix is a great snack for parties, movie nights, or any other occasion.

Conclusion:

Candy corn popcorn mix is an easy and delicious snack that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of this sweet and salty treat that is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a fun and festive snack, give candy corn popcorn mix a try!

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