Easy Candy Corn Popcorn Bark for Halloween Treat Bags
This Easy Candy Corn Popcorn Bark for Halloween Treat Bags is a quick, addictive salty-sweet-crunchy treat that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for Halloween parties, classroom treats, or festive snacking, it travels well and looks impressive with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes (including setting time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 cups plain popped popcorn (air-popped or lightly salted, about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
- 16 ounces white chocolate melting wafers or white chocolate chips (Ghirardelli recommended)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional but recommended)
- 1 cup candy corn (Brach’s classic recommended)
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts or dry-roasted peanuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup festive Halloween sprinkles (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for finishing (Maldon recommended)
Instructions
- Prep your baking sheet: Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides. Set aside.
- Pop your popcorn: If using stovetop or air-popper, pop about 1/2 cup of kernels to get 8 cups of popped popcorn. Spread on the baking sheet and remove any unpopped kernels. Let cool completely.
- Melt the white chocolate: Place white chocolate wafers or chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring thoroughly between each interval, until mostly melted and smooth (about 2-3 intervals). Do not overheat.
- Combine popcorn and chocolate: Transfer cooled popcorn to a large mixing bowl. Pour melted white chocolate over popcorn and gently fold with a rubber spatula until every piece is coated (about 2 minutes).
- Spread the mixture: Dump chocolate-coated popcorn onto prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Do not press down too hard.
- Add the toppings: While chocolate is still wet, scatter candy corn and peanuts (if using) evenly over the top. Press them in gently. Add Halloween sprinkles if using. Finish with a generous pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Let it set: Place baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until chocolate is completely firm and snappy. For faster setting, use the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Break into pieces: Once set, lift parchment paper to remove bark from baking sheet. Break into irregular pieces.
Notes
Don’t skip the coconut oil—it gives the white chocolate a perfect snap. Work efficiently when adding toppings as chocolate sets quickly. For humid days, refrigerate immediately. If chocolate seizes, start over. Bark can be made up to 5 days in advance stored in an airtight container at room temperature, or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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