Bloody Popcorn with Bones – The Spookiest Sweet & Salty Halloween Snack

This bloody popcorn with candy bones is the ultimate Halloween snack , crunchy, sweet, and just a bit creepy. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or even as scary-themed favors. The edible “blood” is made with Jell-O, giving it a gory red splatter that’s safe (and delicious) to eat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 9 cups popped popcorn (about 1½ bags microwave popcorn)
• ¼ cup butter
• 3 tbsp light corn syrup
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 pkg (3 oz) JELL-O Raspberry, Cherry, or Strawberry flavor gelatin
• 2 tbsp Wilton Jumbo Bones candy

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep
   Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet (15x10x1-inch) with foil, parchment, or a silicone mat. This keeps the popcorn from sticking , a lifesaver for cleanup!
2. Make the “Blood”
   In a small saucepan, melt butter and corn syrup over low heat. Stir in brown sugar and gelatin powder until completely dissolved.
3. Boil & Simmer
   Turn heat to medium, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often. The mixture should be thick, glossy, and terrifyingly red.
4. Coat the Popcorn
   Quickly pour the hot gelatin mixture over the popcorn in a large bowl, tossing to coat evenly. Work fast , the mixture hardens quickly!
5. Bake for Crunch
   Spread popcorn onto your prepared baking sheet, using two forks to break it into clusters. Bake for 10 minutes.
6. Add the Bones
   Right after baking, sprinkle candy bones over the top, gently pressing them into the popcorn so they stick. Let cool completely.
7. Serve & Store
   Break into bite-size pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week (if it lasts that long).

Pro Tips

• No Bones? Use white chocolate chips or mini marshmallows for a “skull” effect.
• Extra Spooky: Add a few drops of black food coloring to the “blood” for a darker, scarier look.
• Party Favors: Pack in small cellophane bags with Halloween ribbon.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 140
• Protein: 1g
• Carbs: 30g
• Sugar: 18g
• Fat: 3g
• Fiber: 1g

Flavor Experiments

• Black Widow: Mix in black licorice candy bits.
• Sweet & Spicy: Add a dash of cayenne pepper to the gelatin mix.
• Carnival Twist: Drizzle with melted white chocolate after cooling.

Make It Once, Eat It All Week

• Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
• Avoid the fridge , it’ll make the popcorn chewy.
• Can be made 2 days ahead for parties.

Learn From My Mistakes

I once let the gelatin mixture sit too long before pouring… and ended up with one giant popcorn rock. Don’t walk away , coat it immediately!

Bloody Popcorn with Candy Bones

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• Author: oussama
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 16 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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This bloody popcorn with candy bones is the ultimate Halloween snack – crunchy, sweet, and just a bit creepy. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or even as scary-themed favors.

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Ingredients

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• 9 cups popped popcorn (about 1½ bags microwave popcorn)
• ¼ cup butter
• 3 tbsp light corn syrup
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 pkg (3 oz) JELL-O Raspberry, Cherry, or Strawberry flavor gelatin
• 2 tbsp Wilton Jumbo Bones candy

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet (15x10x1-inch) with foil, parchment, or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and corn syrup over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar and gelatin powder until completely dissolved.
3. Increase the heat to medium, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often until thick and glossy.
4. Quickly pour the hot gelatin mixture over the popcorn in a large bowl, tossing to coat evenly and work fast as the mixture hardens quickly.
5. Spread popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet, using two forks to break into clusters. Bake for 10 minutes.
6. Immediately after baking, sprinkle candy bones over the top, gently pressing them into the popcorn. Let cool completely.
7. Break into bite-size pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

For a spooky touch, add black food coloring to the ‘blood’. If no bones are available, use white chocolate chips or mini marshmallows instead.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Snack
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 140
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 50mg
• Fat: 3g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 1g
• Cholesterol: 10mg