Candy Corn Popcorn

Name: Candy Corn Popcorn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups plain popped popcorn, unpopped kernels removed; 1 cup candy corn; 1 cup white chocolate chips; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fall-colored sprinkles

Popped popcorn coated in melted candy corn and white chocolate, a seasonal fall snack trend that turns the polarizing Halloween candy into a sweet and salty popcorn bark.

25 minEasyServes 8210 cal/serving

AmericanDessertStovetop and OvenVegetarianEgg-FreeNut-Free

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Ingredients

8 cups plain popped popcorn, unpopped kernels removed
1 cup candy corn
1 cup white chocolate chips
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp fall-colored sprinkles

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread 8 cups plain popped popcorn on the sheet.
2

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup candy corn and 2 tbsp unsalted butter together, stirring often, until smooth.
3

Drizzle the melted candy corn mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat, then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt.
4

Bake for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, then let cool for 5 minutes.
5

Melt 1 cup white chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second bursts, drizzle it over the popcorn, and scatter 2 tbsp fall-colored sprinkles on top before the chocolate sets.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Candy Corn Popcorn need?

For Candy Corn Popcorn, the oven is set to 250 F (about 120 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 4.

Can I make Candy Corn Popcorn dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Candy Corn Popcorn is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Candy Corn Popcorn vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Candy Corn Popcorn?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 210 calories, with 2 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 105 mg sodium.

Can I freeze Candy Corn Popcorn?

It is not a good candidate. Sugar keeps: store Candy Corn Popcorn airtight at cool room temperature for one to two weeks, with parchment between layers. Humidity is the enemy, so the refrigerator is only for a warm kitchen.

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