Description

Bloody Red Velvet Popcorn is a spooky Halloween treat featuring crunchy popcorn coated in a red velvet glaze with a drizzle of white chocolate for a creepy yet delicious look. It’s sweet, salty, and perfect for parties or movie nights.

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn (air-popped or lightly salted)

1 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup light corn syrup (or honey)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Red food coloring (gel preferred)

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup white chocolate or candy melts (for drizzle)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until smooth and glossy.
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and enough red food coloring for a deep red color.
Pour mixture over popcorn in a large bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
Spread coated popcorn on baking sheet. Bake 30–40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until dry and crunchy.
Cool completely. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over popcorn to mimic cream cheese frosting.
Let set, then break into clusters and serve.

Notes

Stir in crushed red velvet cookies or Oreos for extra crunch.

Add mini chocolate chips before the drizzle sets for richness.

For a scarier look, drizzle with both white and dark chocolate for a blood-splatter effect.

Use plain or lightly salted popcorn to avoid overpowering flavors.

Best stored at room temperature — refrigeration makes coating sticky.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg