An easy and delicious Halloween monster munch recipe that is sweet and salty and can be made to suit your taste.
Halloween Monster Munch
Move over Halloween Chex mix, there is a new treat in town, Halloween Monster Munch.This fun snack is easy to make, can be ready in minutes and is customizable to your tastes. It is great for Halloween parties ,family get togethers or serve when watching scary movies. The little monsters and ghosts in your life will love this spooky snack. Whether you’re prepping for a kid-friendly party or just want a festive treat for yourself, this recipe has that perfect balance of creepy and crunchy.
Why You Will Love This Monster Munch
- Spooky fun with every bite, it’s the perfect halloween treat to enjoy while watching your favorite spooky movies.
- No need for complicated prep or specialty items, the recipe uses everyday snack staples and candy.
- It’s a fun Halloween treat to package treat bags and share with friends.
- This recipe is a great base to tweak according to your taste. You can add your favorite, popcorn and nuts along with seasonal candies for extra color and fun.
Need More Halloween Recipes?
Try Mummy Rice Krispie Treats, Mummy Cake, Halloween Pretzels, Pumpkin Cupcakes, Halloween Chocolate Bark.
What You Need to Make Halloween Monster Munch
Monster munch popcorn is made with simple ingredients and is any easy treat to make at the last minute. All you need is popcorn and your favorite Halloween candy to make this yummy halloween snack mix.
- 8-10 cups of popped popcorn
- 1 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1 cup melted white candy melts, white chocolate chips or white almond bark
- 1 cup M&M’s or Reeses pieces
- 11/2 cups candy corns and candy pumpkins
- 1/2 cup candy eyes.
How to Make Monster Munch
- Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl mix the popcorn and the candy.
- Spread the popped popcorn and candy evenly on the baking sheet pan.
- Drizzled with the melted dark chocolate, then the white chocolate.
- Sprinkle with the candy eyes and press into the melted chocolate.
- Let chocolate set on the popcorn mixture then break into pieces. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
- Add nuts, if you or your guests have nut allergies, simply skip the nuts or replace with roasted pumpkin seeds.
- Mix in some mini marshmallows
- Use microwave popcorn instead of freshly popped stove top popcorn.
- Add mini oreo cookies or chocolate chip cookies.
- Use kettle corn in place of salty popcorn
- Use Reese’s pieces instead of M&M’s
- Drizzle with melted black candy melts or orange candy melts.
- Add to your Halloween party spread or game day tailgate.
FAQs
Can I prepare Monster Munch in advance?
Absolutely, you can make it a day or two before your event. Just store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Can I scale the recipe up or down?
Definitely. This recipe is very flexible, so just adjust ingredient quantities proportionally to suit your crowd size and make a big batch or a small batch just for you.
That’s All for Now
Halloween Monster Munch is a delightful and easy recipe to make to celebrate the season with a bit of whimsy and a lot of crunchy goodness. Whether you stash it away for yourself or share at your next Halloween party, each bite brings a little sweet and salty crunch.
What is your favorite Halloween snack?
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PrintHalloween Monster Munch
An easy and delicious Halloween monster munch recipe that is sweet and salty and can be made to suit your taste.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
Ingredients
8–10 cups of popped popcorn
1 cup melted dark chocolate
1 cup melted white candy melts, white chocolate chips or white almond bark
1 cup M&M’s or Reeses pieces
11/2 cups candy corns and candy pumpkins
1/2 cup candy eyes.
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl mix the popcorn and the candy.
Spread the popped popcorn and candy evenly on the baking sheet pan.
Drizzled with the melted dark chocolate, then the white chocolate.
Sprinkle with the candy eyes and press into the melted chocolate.
Let chocolate set on the popcorn mixture then break into pieces. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
I know kids would love that. It's so colorful and looks delicious. I never have kids come around here, so I don't get ready for Halloween.
Brenda
A dentist's nightmare! 🙂