October 30, 2024

Hello Foodie Friends

Gone are the days of my childhood Halloweens when you could get homemade treats like popcorn balls or cookies out trick or treating. The world is just a different place now but not to worry you can still make these fun treats for yourself or your family and friends too!

Here's a fun last minute Halloween snack/treat recipe along the lines of the old-school popcorn balls but you just make it on a sheet pan and break into pieces. Not something to be passed out at the door as homemade treats are a no-no but for parties or waiting for the doorbell to ring. This is also great to bring to work for your co-workers to munch on!

For an even more festive themed finish on this recipe, drizzle some melted chocolate and/or colorful sprinkles before breaking apart!


Enjoy!
Marzee
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POPCORN HALLOWEEN CRUNCH

INGREDIENTS:
8 c Popcorn
1/2 c Salted pumpkin seeds
1/2 c Dried cranberries or raisins
1/2 c Banana chips; broken into pieces
1 1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Corn syrup
1/4 c Water
1/4 c Butter
1 ts Vanilla

DIRECTIONS:
In large buttered bowl, combine first 4 ingredients; set aside. In medium saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil. Cook, covered 3 minutes. Uncover and cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches hard-ball stage, 4-5 minutes. Add butter and vanilla; cook, stirring 1 minute. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss quickly to coat. Turn mixture out onto greased baking sheet and spread using buttered hands. Cool and break into pieces.

Category: Snacks, Seasonal

MARZEE's CORNER

A bowl of Halloween trail mix can be a fun and festive treat that's easy to customize and no cooking required! Here's a guideline for a spooky and sweet mix and feel free to swap in things you like to customize the mix with your favorites:

INGREDIENTS
Popcorn – adds a light, crunchy base
Mini pretzels – for some salty goodness
Candy corn and/or candy pumpkins – a Halloween classic!
Mini marshmallows – for a soft, sweet element
Reese's Pieces or M&Ms – Halloween colors
Chocolate chips or mini peanut butter cups
Roasted pumpkin seeds – to add some healthy crunch
Dried cranberries or raisins – for a bit of chewy texture

DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Adjust quantities based on your preferences. Mix well and store in an airtight container.
This mix is perfect for Halloween parties or movie nights!