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Halloween Popcorn Treats

Giada De Laurentiis

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: Tricks or Treats

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (14)

  • Cook Time:

    8 min

  • Level:

    Easy

  • Yield:

    6 to 8 servings

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Times:

Prep
5 min
Inactive Prep
1 hr 0 min
Cook
8 min
Total:
1 hr 13 min
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Ingredients

  • Vegetable cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 cups (12-ounces) mini marshmallows
  • 6 fun-size caramel peanut chocolate bars (such as Snickers), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 3 (3-inch) chocolate chip cookies, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup chopped salted almonds,
  • 1/2 cup orange and black chocolate candies (such as M and Ms)

Directions

Spray the inside of a large mixing bowl with vegetable cooking spray, and lightly spray a baking sheet. Set aside.

In a 3 quart or larger, heavy-bottomed pan, heat the oil and popcorn over medium-high heat. Cover the pan and shake gently. Cook until all the kernels have popped, about 3 minutes. Place the popcorn in the prepared bowl.

In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over low heat. Add the vanilla extract and marshmallows. Stir constantly until the marshmallows have melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Using a spatula, sprayed with cooking spray, stir until the popcorn is coated. Spread the mixture over the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with the chocolate bar pieces, cookies, almonds and chocolate candies. Using a spatula, gently press the toppings into the popcorn. Allow the mixture to dry for 1 hour.

Break into 2-inch pieces and store airtight in a plastic container.

Serving Suggestion: Place in small plastic bags and seal with colored ribbon.

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  • recipe Halloween Popcorn Treats
    Laura Eldon, MO 10-29-2009

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    Kindergarten Halloween Party

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    My kindergarten class made these with a microwave in our classroom. We used microwave popcorn and crushed mini Oreos. We... colored the marshmallow mixture with orange food coloring. I made a math/science experiment by letting the kids predict what would happen with the marshmallows when they melted, measuring the butter, and discussing corn kernels and why they pop. Then we had these yummy treats for our Halloween party!!! Read more
  • recipe Halloween Popcorn Treats
    LaDonna Las Vegas, NV 10-13-2009

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    A fun twist for any holiday!

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    When the mixture is cool enough, butter your hands and form them into balls! Then you can add colorful sprinkles to highlight... any holiday. Its even fun to put sticks in them for a treat for the kids (and the kids at heart) Wrap them in festive cellophane bags with decorative ribbon for a cute gift!Read more
  • recipe Halloween Popcorn Treats
    Renee Portland, CT 07-16-2009

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    Everyone Loves This!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    I made this recently and my entire family is begging me for the recipe! I made it with heath bar crumbles and m&ms. Cooking... the popcorn over the stove is definitely the way to go. It's so easy and tastes great! Read more
  • recipe Halloween Popcorn Treats
    dawn nassau, NY 12-21-2008

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    Kids Love em

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    I made these for Christmas, varying the M&Ms for red and green peanut ones and added just almonds. These were oohey gooey and... delicious. My kids just love them. I also used air popped popcorn, PERFECT! I am making another batch to hand out as party favors!Read more
  • recipe Halloween Popcorn Treats
    Sarah Clarksville, TN 11-11-2008

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    super easy and really fun to make!

    Rated: 5 stars out of 5
    i had a lot of fun making this recipe. I found that the whole popcorn over the stove method was AWESOME..i will never buy... microwave popcorn again..it takes the same amount of time to pop either way. Instead of adding big chunks of halloween candy and what-nots i made it a little simpler. I went for honey-roatsed peanuts on top, followed by stove melted chocolate, and melted caramel. It delicious!!Read more
  • recipe Halloween Popcorn Treats
    Deirdre San Francisco, CA 11-03-2008

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    Simple and a crowd pleaser

    Rated: 4 stars out of 5
    I am surprised by some of these reviews, but like many others i made a few tweaks. I followed the ingredients but did use... microwave popcorn and had the kernal issue, but certainly easier than popping in a pot. For the treats, I did mix them in a bit more with the popcorn and marshmallow to allow them to stick better and to give a better overall bite. I think this is a great twist on a simple idea for Halloween. Everyone I shared with enjoyed! I used fudge stripe cookies, Twix, Peanut Butter Cups and Toasted Walnuts for a balance to all the sweet. Served in cellphane bags and made great presentation! Read more
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