No tricks about it, this is a treat sure to make your tastebuds dance! Sweet and salty, with a crunchy twist, this monstrously delicious popcorn recipe from Chrissy Toombs is the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit!

INGREDIENTS

6 cups popped popcorn, cooled, any kernels removed

1 1/2 cups pretzel rods, broken in half

1 cup candy corn

1 1/2 cups white candy melts

1/2 cup sprinkles

2 Tbs. candy eyes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spread popped popcorn in an even layer across a large baking sheet. 

2. Sprinkle top of popcorn evenly with pretzel rods and candy corn. 

3. In a microwave-safe bowl, add white candy melts. Microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring in-between, until candy is smooth. 

4. Drizzle melted candy over popcorn and snacks, focusing on using candy to bridge pretzel sticks to other ingredients. 

5. While candy is still wet, quickly sprinkle with festive sprinkles. Carefully place candy eyes throughout (so iris faces out and is visible)

6. Allow melted candy to set until firm, about 30 minutes. 

7. Serve as desired. 

You can use microwave popcorn, air-popped popcorn, or stovetop popcorn. Recipe makes about 9.5 cups total. Each serving is roughly 1 cup. 

Optional Extra Mix-Ins

Sweet Mix-Ins: mini marshmallows, M&M's, gummy worms, Reese's Pieces, Oreo Minis, baking morsels (milk chocolate, white chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter)

Savory Mix-Ins: cheese puffs, nuts, raisins, bugles, rice chex, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, Goldfish