Halloween Bloody Red Velvet Popcorn
What I love about this holiday popcorn is how simple it is to make, yet how impressive it looks. You don’t need to be a professional baker to pull it off.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Microwave-safe bowl (optional)
- Spoon or fork
Ingredients
For the Popcorn:
- 10 cups popped popcorn about 1/2 cup kernels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Red Velvet Coating:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the “Bloody” Drizzle:
- 1/4 cup white chocolate melted
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
Instructions
Pop the Popcorn
- Measure out 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels and pop them using your preferred method—air popper, stovetop, or microwave.
- Transfer the popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- Pro Tip: Air-popped popcorn keeps the coating light and crisp. If using microwave popcorn, skip the pre-flavored butter to control sweetness.
Prepare the Red Velvet Coating
- In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter over low heat.
- Add 1 cup white chocolate chips and stir until fully melted.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons red food coloring, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pro Tip: Whisk continuously to prevent lumps and make the color uniform—this ensures your popcorn turns that perfect deep red.
Coat the Popcorn
- Pour the red velvet chocolate mixture over the popcorn in the large mixing bowl.
- Gently toss with a spatula or wooden spoon to coat each kernel evenly.
- Pro Tip: Don’t rush this step—gentle folding keeps the popcorn from breaking and ensures every piece gets some chocolate goodness.
Spread and Set
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the coated popcorn evenly across the sheet so it’s in a single layer.
- Let it sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes to set, or pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes if you’re impatient like me.
Add the “Bloody” Drizzle
- Melt 1/4 cup white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring until fully combined.
- Use a spoon or fork to drizzle the “bloody” chocolate over the set popcorn.
- Pro Tip: Drizzle from a height for a more dramatic, spooky effect—perfect for creepy Halloween snacks!
Serve and Enjoy
- Transfer the popcorn to a large serving bowl or individual cups.
- Watch it disappear fast at your Halloween party appetizers table!
Notes
Nutritional Value (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 210
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg