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“Ghost” Popcorn

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Ghost popcorn is a spooky-sweet Halloween treat made with white chocolate-coated popcorn and decorated with ghostly faces. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or festive snack bags, this ghost popcorn recipe is quick, kid-friendly, and irresistibly fun.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Snack, Dessert, Halloween Treats
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 6 cups plain or lightly salted popcorn (popped and cooled)
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate or white candy melts
  • Mini chocolate chips or black icing (for ghost eyes)
  • Optional: candy eyes, sprinkles, or coconut flakes for decoration
  • Wax paper (for cooling and setting)

Instructions

  1. Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  2. Pour the melted chocolate over the popcorn in a large mixing bowl and toss gently to coat.
  3. Shape small clusters of coated popcorn onto wax paper to resemble ghost shapes.
  4. Add mini chocolate chips, candy eyes, or icing to create ghost faces before the chocolate sets.
  5. Let the popcorn cool at room temperature until the coating hardens (about 30 minutes).
  6. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Make sure popcorn is completely cool and dry before adding chocolate to avoid sogginess.
  • You can use microwave popcorn, but avoid butter-flavored types.
  • Add-ins like marshmallows, pretzels, or edible glitter add variety.
  • Great for making ahead — stores well for up to 3 days.

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