Bloody Red Velvet Popcorn
This bloody red velvet popcorn is a spooky-sweet Halloween treat. Crunchy popcorn is coated in creamy red velvet chocolate and finished with a drizzle of ‘bloody’ red syrup for a festive, dramatic snack that’s perfect for parties or movie nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack, Halloween Recipes, Party Treats
- Method: No-Bake, Microwave
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn (plain, lightly salted, or air-popped)
- 1/2 cup red velvet chocolate melts (or white chocolate + red food coloring + cocoa powder)
- 1/4 cup red syrup (grenadine, red decorating gel, or red icing drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare the popcorn: Spread freshly popped popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the chocolate: Microwave red velvet melts in 20–30 second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Coat the popcorn: Drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Add the ‘blood’: Drizzle red syrup over the coated popcorn for a spooky effect.
- Set and serve: Let chocolate harden at room temperature. Break into clusters and serve in bowls or treat bags.
Notes
- Extra texture: Add crushed red velvet cake crumbs.
- Festive flair: Sprinkle with black or red sanding sugar.
- Sweet-salty balance: Use kettle corn or salted popcorn.
- Bloody swirl: Use strawberry or raspberry jam instead of syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
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