Monster Munch… or white chocolate covered popcorn with candy corn, peanuts, and peanut butter candies. But MoNsTeR mUnCh sounds way more fun, right? Popcorn mixes are so great for holiday celebrations. They make a ton, pleases everyone, and involves no cooking! Can’t beat that. This Halloween popcorn mix combines sweet and salty – a combo I LOVE.
Ingredient Notes
- Almond Bark – If you’ve never bought almond bark before, you can find it in most normal grocery stores in the baking aisle. It’s usually by the chocolate chips on either the very top or very bottom shelves (why? I know not). It comes in a 1lb brick, scored into squares and it melts really easily in the microwave or stove top. It tastes like white chocolate, but is much easier to work with.
- Popcorn – either air popped corn or buttered microwave popcorn work great here. If you use air popped corn, just add a little sprinkle of salt at the end when you mix everything up.
How to Make Monster Much
- Pop popcorn and place in a very large bowl. Much larger than you think you need. The largest you have. It will make mixing easier! Pour peanuts, candy corn, and Reese’s Pieces on top.
- Take a large knife and break up almond bark. Melt according to package directions. I just chop it up a little and microwave it in intervals until smooth and melted. Pour over popcorn mixture.
- Stir until everything is well coated and then spread out onto waxed paper, parchment, or foil. Let sit until completely dry and then break up into clumps.
This makes a big batch so it’s great for packing up into cute bags and sharing!
Similar Suggestions
This Cinnamon Bun Caramel Corn is another great choice for a yummy fall popcorn mix! This Easy Caramel Corn is a great treat if you’re looking for something that is done and ready to eat quickly.
FAQs
- I have food allergies/ don’t like these add ins. Can I sub in something else? Don’t knock it until you try it (peanuts and candy corn are a surprisingly tasty combo!), but yes, the beautiful thing about popcorn mixes is that you can put whatever your heart desires in there! Feel free to change up the nuts, use M&Ms or chocolate chips instead of Reese’s Pieces, etc. Add in some cute Halloween sprinkles to keep it festive.
Monster Munch {Halloween Popcorn Mix}
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-14+ cups
Description
White-chocolate covered popcorn with tons of added goodies; perfect for a take-away favor for a Halloween bash, or date night with Netflix.
Ingredients
1 package Almond Bark (1 pound)
12–14 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 C kernels, or 2 bags microwave popcorn)
1 cup candy corn
1 cup dry roasted, salted peanuts
1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces (more if desired!)
Instructions
- Pop popcorn and place in a large bowl. Much larger than you think you need. The largest you have. It will make mixing easier! Pour peanuts, candy corn, and Reese’s Pieces on top.
- Take a large knife and break up almond bark. Melt according to package directions. I just chop it up a little and microwave it in intervals until smooth and melted. Pour over popcorn mixture.
- Stir until everything is well coated and then spread out onto waxed paper, parchment, or foil. Let sit until completely dry and then break up into clumps.
Notes
If using air popped corn, add a sprinkle of salt as you’re mixing everything up at the end to bring out all of the flavors.
Questions & Reviews
I LOVE THIS SITE. My co-worker has been bringing your stuff to work and I just thought she was talented (which she is). But she told me about your site and now I know her sweet little secret. Couldn't stay out of the Monster Munch. Very very good.
OH MY HECK! We made this yesterday morning and it was soooooo good! Thanks for sharing it!
This was FANTASTIC! I had fun making it with my boyfriend, and we had even more fun eating it with his family. It's delicious, fun to make, and the recipe serves enough to leave room for leftovers.
uhoh. THIS is something I wish I hadn't found…is that bucket the serving size?
E- any kind of microwave popcorn will work just fine. I usually try to get the natural type that's low in butter and salt. Enjoy!
Help! I want to make this delicous MM & wanted to know since I am using microwave popcorn which type do I buy? Is it the one with butter or should it be plain? Luv your site girls!!
I ♥ salty then sweet. Gotta have a sweet chaser after my salt!
You guys are amazing!! I ♥ all of these halloween ideas!
AA- aren't those bags cute? I bought them at a party supply store (Zurchers) but I've seen similar items at Michael's Craft Stores
Where do you buy the cute treat bags??
I made this treat – delicious. Thanks for the great recipes, and tips. I am back here to get your cornbread recipe, I can’t wait to try it. Love you site.
I tried this recipe and made it for my friends and neighbors–it was a great hit! Thanks for the great recipe. I can’t wait to try the ginger spice cookies.
This is super good! Thanks for the help Sara! 🙂
Ya Kara, almond bark just tastes like white chocolate. In fact, it’s just like it, but it’s made with vegetable fats instead of cocoa butter, so it melts really easily and is great for coating things.
I’m dumb, I guess this was really Sara’s post. 🙂 Whoever. Also, is the white bark more like white choc? Or does it taste totally different?
Hey Kate, when I was at the store they had the white almond bark and choc. flavored. I got the choc. flavored and then realized you used the white one. Have you had the choc is it pretty good or will it be good in this recipe? I haven’t had it before, so I have no idea.
To answer the question, I love sweet and salty mixed! It’s the best way!
Mmmmmmm. . .monster munch. . .
This for me is Heaven! My two favorite things: Candy Corns and Popcorn.
I have had the almond bark, crushed peppermint candy canes, and popcorn before and it is also to die for.
I guess that answers the question for me: Salty and Sweet.
I’ll feed the fish ANY day for a treat like this!
DELICIOUS! Thank you for sharing a bag of this amazing treat with me!
You know what is good covered in almond bark? OR carmel? (carmel is actually best) BUGLES! Try it. I for sure like salty and sweet mixed together!!
I love the mix of sweet and salty. I love kettle corn. so. much. I can’t wait to try this. Maybe this will be Kate’s treat to take to her classmates in preschool.
Oh, and I’ll go edit the post to add the amount of popcorn. If you air-pop it, one bag usually has about 10 cups. I would say you could use anywhere between 10-16 cups.
Jen- I meant to mention that. I prefer the microwave popcorn because I like it to be salty, but you could air pop it if you want to. If it were *me* I’d add a little salt- and I suppose a little butter so it will stick.
Leigh Ann- Fritos?? Interesting! I saw on your blog that you put in crushed candy canes at Christmas time and I thought that sounded awesome.
I think I’ll try this with my air popper as well. So about how many cups of popcorn come in one micro bag? Also, what would be a good substitute for peanuts? Pretzles maybe – or not? I’m going to send this to preschool but I’d have to leave out the nuts.
Thanks for another fun recipe!
Always sweet! But this monster munch looks really good!
I swear I eat like a guy more often than a girl so give me the salty any day over sweet. I do like them combined though, this will be a great FHE treat! I’m curious about the air popped corn as well, thanks!
I just found your bog. Im trying to learn how to cook, so hopefully you can help 🙂 This monster munch looks awesome, I think Im going to have to try it. Thanks
I am definitely a both girl too! Love the idea of adding peanuts to the mix of almond bark, popcorn and candy corn. I love to keep a bowl of candycorn and peanuts out during the season. Another thing I love to add to popcorn I cover with white almond bark is fritos – try it sometime. It’s that sweet and salty thing!! Yum!
honestly? depends on the time of month. your two guy readers just stopped reading. sorry!
question: what if you want to air pop your popcorn? do you need to add butter and salt? i’m not a big microwave fan. thanks!
Both!! This sounds really good and easy, I love popcorn.
My question/answer to your question is which one first? Salty or Sweet? One has to follow the other. I am excited for your treat week!