Melting Witch Candy Popcorn Halloween Party Mix
Spooky and Sweet: How to Make Your Own Melting Witch Candy Popcorn Mix, Looking for a deliciously spooky treat to enjoy this Halloween season? Look no further! In this guide, we will show you how to create your own melting witch candy popcorn mix that will be the star of any party or movie night.
Are you ready to take your Halloween treats to the next level? Prepare to be bewitched by our guide on how to make your very own melting witch candy popcorn mix. This spooky and sweet concoction will add a touch of magic to any party or movie night. From creating a green apple popcorn base to crafting edible witch hats and candy eyeballs, we’ve got all the steps laid out for you. Mix it all together for the ultimate Halloween party mix that will have your guests spellbound. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this homemade treat that is sure to be a hit all season long.
Melting Witch Candy Popcorn Halloween Party Mix: A fun party mix with the perfect sweet and salty combination. Like green apple-flavored popcorn, chocolate, candy-coated pretzels, peanuts, and more. Unlike the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, when this witch melted she left some of her body parts behind. Pack this Melting Witch Candy Popcorn Halloween Party Mix up to hand out as party favors or pour it into a large bowl as a party treat! NOT JUST FOR KIDS! Adults will love this mix too!
How to Make Edible Witch Hats
The witch hat is by far my favorite! It’s a treat all on its own and gives the party mix that extra something something. The hats can be made days in advance and kept waiting on the sidelines to be added to the Ultimate Halloween Party Mix. Click here to find out how—->>>>EDIBLE WITCH HAT.
How to Make Melting Witch Candy Popcorn Halloween Party Mix
The kids are going to go crazy over the sweet green apple flavor of the popcorn. The fingers are fun too! Small pretzel sticks dipped in melted lime green candy, with a candy-coated sunflower seed for the fingernail all brushed with cocoa powder. The eyeballs are made from round chocolate balls a dollop of white melted candy and black melted candy for the center. Sprinkle in some black licorice and honey-roasted peanuts.
WHAT DOES “MELTING WITCH” IN THE TITLE MEAN?
The title is a take from The movie THE WIZARD OF OZ. The scene when the witch has a bucket of water thrown on her and she melts. This recipe has all the components of a movie witch. The green apple popcorn represents the puddle of a melted witch. The awesome witch hat is made with bugle chips and an Oreo cookie. Black licorice hair, peanut warts, pretzel fingers, and candy eyeballs. The mix name might sound creepy but the flavor of the party mix is delicious!
GREEN APPLE POPCORN BASE
To begin making the party mix, we first need to create the green apple popcorn base that will serve as the foundation for our spooky and sweet treat. The key to this flavorful base is using green apple gelatin to coat freshly popped popcorn, infusing each kernel with a deliciously tangy taste. Follow along as we walk you through the simple steps to create this mouthwatering green apple popcorn base that will make your melting witch candy popcorn mix truly enchanting.
HOW TO MAKE GREEN APPLE POPCORN INGREDIENTS LIST-full printable recipe below in recipe card
- 1 (3.2 ounce) bag microwave popcorn, popped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3 ounce) box green apple gelatin
- lime green food coloring
GREEN APPLE POPCORN INSTRUCTIONS
- Microwave popcorn, and pour into a large bowl.
- Preheat oven to 300°. Line a jelly roll pan with foil, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
- Place butter and syrup in a saucepan on medium heat. Stir until butter is melted.
- Add granulated sugar and Jello and stir to combine. NOTE: If you opt to add more food coloring this is the time to do so.
- Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat so it just simmers. Continue simmering for 5 minutes. After the sugar mixture simmers for 5 minutes, immediately pour over popcorn into the bowl.
- Mix right away and keep stirring so all the popcorn gets well coated.
- Spread the popcorn mixture onto the prepared pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 10 minutes. As soon as you can touch the candy break it into pieces, making sure to break apart the big chunks that are thick with candy.
MAKING THE CANDY EYEBALLS AND PRETZEL WITCH FINGERS
To complete our Halloween-themed snack, we can now move on to creating the finishing touches: the eerie candy eyeballs and spooktacular pretzel witch fingers. These creepy yet delicious additions will give our melting witch candy popcorn mix an extra element of fun and fright. After crafting these edible decorations, we’ll be ready to mix everything for the ultimate Halloween party mix.
HOMEMADE CANDY EYEBALLS INGREDIENTS LIST-full printable recipe below in recipe card
- round chocolate (like whoppers or foil-wrapped eyeballs
- white candy melts
- black candy melts
- In a small microwave-safe bowl melt white candy melts and pour melted candy into a squeeze bottle.
- Also, melt the black candy and pour it into another squeeze bottle.
- Add a dollop of white on a round piece of chocolate and black in the center of the white. TIP: To make the drying process easier, pour rice into a baking pan, and press eyes into the rice.
- Place the baking pan into the refrigerator to harden (about 15 minutes).
PRETZEL WITCH FINGERS INGREDIENTS LIST-full printable recipe below in recipe bard
- small pretzels sticks
- lime green candy melts
- candy-coated sunflower seeds
- cocoa
PRETZEL WITCH FINGERS INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt lime green candy melts on high for 1 minute, stir, continue on 70% power for 30 seconds, stir until melted and creamy.
- Dip pretzels in melted candy making sure to cover the pretzels, and transfer to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to harden. The perfect tool for dipping pretzels or cookies is the three-prong form from Wilton a fork will work too. You can also use a fork.
- Dip the flat side of the candy-coated sunflower seed into the melted green candy and place it at one end of the candy-coated pretzel.
- Place the cookie sheet of pretzels in the refrigerator to harden (about 15 minutes). When the candy has hardened brush some cocoa over the top to give the pretzel a dirty look.
THE REMAINING WITCH BODY PARTS
Bringing this fun Halloween Party Treat Mix together you’ll need to add warts (peanuts) and stringy hair (black licorice). When I was developing the recipe for this party mix I was picturing an old school witch. Like Witch Hazel from Looney Tunes from the mid-50s and The Witch from The Wizard of Oz.
How Your Guest Can Customize Their Party Mix!
Make two batches of this Melting Witch Candy Popcorn Halloween Party Mix. Pour one mix into a large bowl. For the other mix, separate the different ingredients into individual containers creating a self-serve bar where your guests can make a customized party mix!
MIXING IT ALL TOGETHER FOR THE ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN PARTY MIX
Now that we have our candy eyeballs and pretzel witch fingers ready to go, it’s time to bring everything together for the ultimate Halloween party mix. Into a large bowl add the green apple popcorn, witch fingers, witch eyes, witch hair, witch warts, and witch hat.
Gently stir everything together. Place the pretzel witch fingers strategically throughout the mix to create a spooky yet delicious combination of flavors and textures. Once everything is well combined, transfer the mix to a serving bowl or individual bags for your guests to enjoy. This Halloween party mix is sure to be a hit at any gathering, with its perfect balance of sweet and spooky elements. So get ready to impress your friends and family with this one-of-a-kind treat that is as fun to make as it is to eat.
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In conclusion, creating your melting witch candy popcorn mix is a simple and enjoyable way to add a spooky and sweet touch to your Halloween celebrations. By following the easy steps outlined in this guide, you can impress your friends and family with a delicious homemade treat that will be the highlight of any party or movie night. Get creative with your mix and make it your own by adding different candies and flavors. So, grab your ingredients, put on your cooking hat, and get ready to delight your taste buds with this irresistible Halloween snack. After all, who can resist the spellbinding combination of popcorn, candy eyeballs, and pretzel witch fingers? Get ready to make some magic in your kitchen!💗Sheryl
Melting Witch Candy Popcorn Halloween Party Mix
Ingredients
For the Green Apple Popcorn (Body)
- 1 (3.2 ounce) bag microwave popcorn, popped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3 ounce) box green apple gelatin
- lime green food coloring
For the Finger Pretzels
- small pretzels sticks
- lime green candy melts
- candy coated sunflower seeds
- cocoa
For the Eyeballs
- round chocolate (like whoppers or foil wrapped eyeballs
- white candy melts
- black candy melts
For the Remaining Body Parts
- honey roasted peanuts (warts)
- black licorice (hair)
Instructions
For the Green Apple Popcorn (body):
Microwave popcorn, and pour into a large bowl. Preheat oven to 300°. Line a jelly roll pan with foil, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside. Place butter and syrup in a saucepan on medium heat. Stir until butter is melted. Add granulated sugar and Jello and stir to combine. NOTE: If you opt to add more food coloring this is the time to do so. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat so it just simmers. Continue simmering for 5 minutes. After the sugar mixture simmers for 5 minutes, immediately pour over popcorn into a bowl. Mix right away and keep stirring so all the popcorn gets well coated. Spread the popcorn mixture onto the prepared pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 10 minutes. As soon as you can touch the candy break it into pieces, making sure to break apart the big chunks that are thick with candy.
For the Finger Pretzels:
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt lime green candy melts on high for 1 minute, stir, continue on 70% power for 30 seconds, and stir until melted and creamy. Dip pretzels in melted candy making sure to cover the pretzels, and transfer to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to harden. The perfect tool for dipping pretzels or cookies is the three-prong form from Wilton. A fork will also work. You can also use a fork. Dip the flat side of the candy-coated sunflower seed into the melted green candy and place it at one end of the candy-coated pretzel. Place the cookie sheet of pretzels in the refrigerator to harden (about 15 minutes). When the candy has hardened brush some cocoa over the top to give the pretzel a dirty look.
For the Eyeballs:
In a small microwave-safe bowl melt white candy melts. Pour melted candy into a squeeze bottle. Also, melt the black candy and pour it into another squeeze bottle. Add a dollop of white on a round piece of chocolate and black in the center of the white. To make the drying process easier, pour rice into a baking pan, and press eyes into the rice. Place the baking pan into the refrigerator to harden (about 15 minutes).
For the Remaining Body Parts:
Add honey-roasted peanuts (warts) and the black licorice strings (hair) to the mix. Add all the fun ingredients to a large bowl!
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You went above and beyond. This is utterly fantastic!
Awww…Thanks Liz!
Hocus Pocus on the television and popcorn candy bar to make their own mix. Kids would be in heaven this Halloween.
This popcorn mix is too much fun! I love all the elements you put in here!