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Bloody Red Velvet Popcorn

A fun and spooky treat for Halloween that combines the crunch of popcorn with the sweet, chocolatey goodness of red velvet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Popcorn Base
  • 10 cups popped popcorn Air-popped is preferred for crunch.
Red Velvet Coating
  • 2 cups red velvet candy melts or red melting chocolate Melt slowly in the microwave or double boiler.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup white chocolate For drizzling on top.
  • candy eyeballs For decoration before chocolate hardens.
  • 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies or black sprinkles For a spookier effect.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start with freshly popped popcorn; avoid burnt or stale bits.
  2. Melt the red velvet candy melts in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring frequently.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate over the popcorn, tossing gently to coat without drowning.
  4. Spread the coated popcorn evenly on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Let it cool and set for 30 minutes.
  6. Optional: Drizzle with white chocolate or add candy eyeballs before the chocolate hardens.

Notes

Store leftover popcorn in a tightly sealed container to keep it crispy for up to 3 days. Avoid storing in the fridge.