Get ready to celebrate spooky season with a whimsical treat sure to amuse kids and adults alike: Marshmallow Monster Popcorn. This gooey snack brings together flavors and textures in a way that is both festive and fun. The saltiness of the pretzel sticks helps balance the sweetness of the candy eyes and marshmallows. Whether you’re looking for a frightfully fun, and sticky, experience for Halloween, or just a creative treat for a family movie night, this popcorn is sure to delight.
Fun with Marshmallow Monster Popcorn Treats
The original recipe calls for mixing everything together and serving. We, however, like the idea of creating little mini monsters with the kiddos in the kitchen. Reserve some of your pretzel sticks and candy eyes to decorate little popcorn balls, creating mini Frankensteins. Or be creative with other spooky candies that you find at your local craft or party store. Do we even need to mention just how sticky your hands will be? No worries. Using a little cooking spray on your hands before forming the popcorn balls makes clean up a whole lot easier!
Marshmallow Monster Popcorn
Description
Frightfully delicious Halloween treats.
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn (we used Skinny Pop Original)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 (16 ounce) package marshmallows
- 4–6 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup broken pretzel sticks
- candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Pour the popcorn and pretzels into a mixing bowl sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, and gently toss to mix them together.
- In a saucepan over a medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar together, stirring frequently.
- Stir in marshmallows until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in green food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Pour mixture over popcorn and pretzels and stir until evenly coated.
- Add in candy eyeballs.
- Enjoy!
Recipe and Styling by Star Laliberte
Photography by Dave Bryce
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