For a deeper, richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular melted butter. Experiment with different types of nuts or dried fruits for a unique twist. If you don't have licorice, pretzel sticks or green gummy candies can be used for the stems.
Halloween Popcorn Pumpkins
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME5 mins
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TOTAL TIME20 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS294
Transform ordinary popcorn into whimsical Halloween pumpkins! These delightful treats, bursting with sweet and salty flavors, are perfect for adding a festive touch to any spooky celebration. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for goblins and ghouls of all ages!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate45 g
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Cholesterol20 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium221 mg
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Sugar31 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Assemble your spooky crew and gather all ingredients. Lightly grease a muffin pan and set aside to await its pumpkin payload. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 3 mins In a cauldron-sized bowl, gently combine the popped popcorn, candy corn, and chopped peanuts. Set aside this tempting mixture. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 9 mins In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it whispers secrets of golden goodness. Stir in the marshmallows, red food coloring, and yellow food coloring, adjusting the coloring with a delicate hand until you achieve the perfect pumpkin-y hue. (10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Once the marshmallows have completely surrendered into a molten embrace, pour the mixture over the popcorn, candy corn, and peanut blend. Stir with purpose, ensuring that every kernel is coated in the sweet, nutty, marshmallowy goodness. (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 13 mins Summon your inner sculptor! Using a greased spoon, carefully fill each muffin cup with the popcorn mixture. Gently press a piece of licorice into the top of each pumpkin to serve as the stem, molding the popcorn around it to secure its place. (10 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 13 mins Allow your pumpkin patch to rest and firm up for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, with a gentle tug on their licorice stems, liberate your popcorn pumpkins from their muffin cup confines. Behold your harvest of Halloween delights!
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Velma Williamson
Jan 23, 2025I didn't have candy corn, so I used M&Ms instead. They worked perfectly!
Charity Glover
Oct 18, 2024Next time, I'm going to try using different colored food coloring to make a variety of pumpkin shades.
Edward Koch
Feb 11, 2024These are so much fun to make with my kids! It's become a Halloween tradition.
Vita Sporer
Nov 26, 2023These were a hit at my son's Halloween party! The kids loved them, and they were so easy to make.
Isaac Schimmel
Oct 16, 2023I added a pinch of salt to the marshmallow mixture to balance the sweetness. It made a big difference!
Rene Bradtke
Sep 27, 2023Be careful not to overcook the marshmallows, or they'll become hard and difficult to work with.
Letha Legros
Sep 1, 2023Greasing the spoon is essential! Otherwise, the popcorn mixture will stick to everything.
Ernest Johnston
Aug 26, 2023The licorice stems are a great touch! They really make the pumpkins look authentic.