Description
This bloody red velvet popcorn is the ultimate Halloween night snack! A spooky twist on classic popcorn, it’s coated in a red velvet-inspired candy glaze and finished with dramatic red drizzle. Sweet, crunchy, and creepy-cool — perfect for horror movie marathons or Halloween parties.
Ingredients
8 cups plain popped popcorn (air-popped or microwave)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 tbsp light corn syrup
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Red gel food coloring (to desired intensity)
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: white chocolate drizzle, red candy melts
Instructions
1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out the popcorn.
2. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powder, and salt. Heat over medium until melted.
3. Add red gel coloring and stir until the color is vivid and evenly mixed.
4. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
5. Quickly pour the hot candy mixture over the popcorn and toss gently with a spatula to coat evenly.
6. Transfer coated popcorn to the baking sheet. Let cool completely.
7. Optional: drizzle with melted white chocolate or red candy melts for a “bloody” effect.
8. Break into clusters and serve in bowls or Halloween treat bags.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Add edible candy eyeballs or black sprinkles for an extra spooky effect.
For richer flavor, use a drop of cream cheese emulsion or red velvet extract.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Halloween Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: red velvet popcorn, Halloween popcorn, bloody popcorn, spooky snacks, Halloween night recipe