Monster Mash Popcorn Mix
I have an enthusiastic Four Year Old Foodie. Since he is always putting up with my boring measuring and stirring I thought it would be fun to get a little crazy in the kitchen. So we popped a bunch of popcorn using the homemade microwave method, drizzled it with chocolate, and threw in bunches of candy corn, Reese’s Puffs cereal, and these funky eyeball candies.
I usually save my chocolate popcorn for Christmastime when we have an excess of chocolate leftover from dipping buckeyes. But how could I say no to my little guy when he first saw these candy eyeballs? I waited for my 40% off coupon and nabbed a pack as soon as I could.
Our family enjoyed munching on this Monster Mash. However the longer that I stared at these photos the more I started to see chickens. Do you see chickens? Have I mentioned that I’m weird? Anyway, Monster Mash Popcorn Mix or Funky Chicken Popcorn Mix- you decide. I’m going back for seconds.
Monster Mash Popcorn Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup white chocolate
- 1/4 cup orange chocolate
- 1/4 cup yellow chocolate
- 1 cup Reese's Puffs cereal
- 1/4 cup candy corn
- candy eyes
Instructions
- Pop corn, separate out all of the unpopped kernels.
- Mix popcorn with cereal and candies.
- Spread out the popcorn mix over baking sheets or parchment and drizzle with chocolate.
- Sprinkle with more cereal and candy if desired.
79 Comments on “Monster Mash Popcorn Mix”
That is awesome Katrina!! I love the creativity you provide to the food blogging world.
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lol, ok. I can totally see chickens. The eyes totally made this for me!
I love this! And I can definitely see chickens…
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This is so cute, and I bet addicting!
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I used white, yellow, and orange chocolate melts. You can find it at most craft stores- JoAnne's, Michaels, even at some grocery stores.
I totally see the chickens but I am wondering, does the candy corn melt to give the orange and yellow colors? What kind of chocolate do you use to make these? I love them!
Very cute. I totaly saw chickens from the start!
So cute and really fun for the kids 😀
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I love mixing things into popcorn and I will definitely throw candy corn into my next sweet batch.
I have to start this comment with a BIG, GIANT Thank you for giving a source for the candy eyeballs! I guess I should finish it by telling you that this is the coolest thing coming down the pike in a LONG time! Seriously – this is GENIUS!
Adorable…you and your creativity amaze me all the time. I love this!
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Too cute and perfect for Halloween!
I cannot stop laughing. These are hilarious. What a fantastic idea for kids.
wow very fun
Oh my goodness these are too funny! I love the chickens.
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Well, I'm a little slow these days!!! But, like someone else said I can't "unsee them!" I was just going through my new Entertainment Book and there's a 40% off coupon in there for JoAnne's and I wondered…"is that where she got them?" Thanks for answering me, I can't wait, these crack me up!
How fun! What a great fall treat. Love the eyeballs.
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These would be great for a Halloween party.
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Loved it!… and you are not weird!!.. I saw chickens too…
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I saw chickens at first too! They are super cute though. What a great project/treat for kids! Might have to remember this when I have to send snack to school next month!
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Hahaha…now that you mention it, I do see chickens. And I can't un-see them. This looks yummy! I know it's only September, but I'm totally ready for Halloween goodies.
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How fun! Love how you made those..kids would love these 100%..Love this post!
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Hahaha I totally see the chickens!! This is too cute, so simple too- love it! I might have to make this for our halloween work event!
How cute for Halloween!
Haha those are so fun! My husband, who doesn't like sweets very much, is strangely in LOVE with candy corn. I think I'll make him some of these this fall!
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okay we're way too alike – I saw the chickens before I even started reading the post LOL. So fun!! 🙂
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I see melty chickens too. (Which totally rocks btw.)
Love those eyeball candies. Gonna have to get some of those!
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You do such fun things for the holidays that every kid would adore! Makes me want to kidnap my grandkids. They would love to do this. I would love to make these with them. Nothing like a fun time in the kitchen.
Totally see chickens 🙂 Such a cute idea either way.
This is so adorable! I am going to stash this recipe and use it at the next Halloween party.
This is stinkin' adorable! LOVE the eyes in there!!!
Your little foodie had a great idea…this stuff looks addictive!
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So fun! I love the eyeballs! You always make me wish we had a microwave so I could make popcorn. 🙁
And yes, I totally see the chickens! The eyeballs look just like creepy, bulgy chicken eyeballs!
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Yes! Crazy wonky melted chickens!!!!! Lol
I see chickens too! Crazy, wonky, melted chickens. lol.
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Oh I definitely see chickens..LOL. Love it and I can see how the kiddos would go nuts over this!!
So fun! When I saw them I thought they were melting chickens too 🙂
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I cannot wait to make this with my littles!
How fun!
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Ahh! You found the candy eyeballs! I LOVE this use of them–fabulous!
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This popcorn mix is perfect for a Halloween party, especially with the chickens and the eyeball candy. I'll have to try the microwave popcorn method when I get brown paper bags. Off to the grocery store and Jo-Anne's.
This is so awesome!! What a fun treat – seriously, I think I want this just for me.
I don't have kids, but that's pretty cute and I might try it anyway.
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I definitely see weird, melted monster birds of some sort…saw them even before you mentioned it!
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BWA HA HA! Now its my turn to wake up the house with my giggles and snorts.
ITS ALLLLLIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE!
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Really? Because the chickens jumped right out at me? So much so that I couldn't get past it. Anyway I updated the post- I got the candy at JoAnne's. 🙂
LOL!!!! I love your humor and this is so cute!!! Very creative snacks and I am sure you and your little boy had lots of fun!!
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The little chickens look A M A Z I N G for kids of all ages! How creative… 🙂
wonderful creativity…really appreciate it..
This is sooo cute and I can't wait to make it for gifts at Halloween. It took me a couple of minutes, but I saw the chickens!!! Can you tell me where you found the eyeballs? This wouldn't be the same without them!