Description
This fun and festive Slime Popcorn recipe combines crispy popcorn with a gooey, sweet marshmallow coating tinted with vibrant green food coloring and topped with playful candy eyeballs. Perfect for Halloween parties, kids’ snacks, or any spooky celebration, this treat is easy to make and sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 10 cups popped popcorn (about 3 – 2.03-ounce bags)
Slime Coating
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 16-ounce bag marshmallows
- Green food coloring, as desired
Toppings
- ½ cup candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Prepare the popcorn: Pour 10 cups of popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl, ensuring that no unpopped kernels remain for the best texture.
- Melt the sugar and butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup packed brown sugar and ¼ cup butter. Stir frequently until the mixture melts and begins to bubble gently, being careful not to burn it.
- Add marshmallows: Stir in the entire 16-ounce bag of marshmallows into the brown sugar and butter mixture. Continue stirring until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Color the slime: Add green food coloring a few drops at a time to the marshmallow mixture, stirring well to evenly distribute the vibrant green color until the desired shade is achieved.
- Coat the popcorn: Pour the green marshmallow mixture over the popcorn in the large bowl. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir gently but thoroughly until all the popcorn is evenly coated with the slime mixture.
- Spread and set: Transfer the coated popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use spatula or hands sprayed lightly with cooking spray to spread it out evenly. Sprinkle ½ cup candy eyeballs over the top evenly while the coating is still warm.
- Cool and serve: Let the slime popcorn cool completely at room temperature until the coating sets and becomes firm, about 30 minutes. Once set, break into clusters and serve.
Notes
- For easier mixing and spreading, spray your hands or spatula with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- If you prefer a less sweet treat, adjust the amount of marshmallows or brown sugar accordingly.
- To store, keep the slime popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Use caution while melting marshmallows as the mixture will be hot and sticky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
