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Lighter Candy Corn Popcorn Halloween Snack Mix

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A lighter, crunchy, and sweet-salty Halloween snack mix made with popcorn and melted candy corn. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or a festive treat that won’t weigh you down.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups popped popcorn (air-popped or lightly salted)
  • 1 cup candy corn (e.g., Brach’s)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • Generous pinch flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon), plus more to taste
  • ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts or almonds (optional)
  • Handful pretzel sticks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Pop the popcorn to yield 8 cups. Let cool for 1-2 minutes.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil or butter. Remove from heat and let cool slightly if using butter.
  4. Place popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle melted oil over popcorn and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt and toss again.
  5. Add candy corn (and optional peanuts or pretzels, if using) to the bowl. Gently toss to distribute evenly.
  6. Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until candy corn is just softened and glossy. Do not let it melt completely or brown.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes without stirring.
  9. Once completely cool, gently break apart any large clusters into smaller pieces.

Notes

The popcorn will feel slightly soft when it comes out of the oven but will crisp up as it cools. Do not leave it in the oven longer to crisp it up, as that will melt the candy corn too much. For best texture, let the mix cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To revive crunch, reheat in a 250°F oven for 3-4 minutes and cool again.

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