Easy Candy Corn Popcorn Bark Recipe: Best Fall Treat
This easy candy corn popcorn bark is a quick, five-ingredient treat that combines salty popcorn, sweet white chocolate, and chewy candy corn. Perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or cozy fall movie nights, it comes together in just 10 minutes of active prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (includes 30 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups plain popped popcorn (about 1/3 cup unpopped kernels or one 3-ounce bag of plain microwave popcorn)
- 12 ounces white chocolate melting wafers or white chocolate chips (e.g., Ghirardelli; add 1 teaspoon coconut oil if using standard chips)
- 1 ½ cups candy corn (about half of a 16-ounce bag)
- ½ cup candy pumpkins (optional but recommended)
- ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
Instructions
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet (13×18 inches) with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper or microwave. Remove any unpopped kernels and tiny pieces. Transfer 8 cups of popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy. If too thick, stir in 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening.
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the popcorn and gently fold with a rubber spatula until evenly coated. Do not overmix.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer about ½ to ¾ inch thick. Do not press too hard.
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the candy corn and candy pumpkins evenly over the top. Gently press them in.
- Sprinkle the flaky sea salt evenly over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or freeze for 15 minutes) until the chocolate is completely firm.
- Lift the parchment paper out of the pan, peel the bark away, and break into irregular pieces. Serve at room temperature for best texture.
Notes
Use plain, unbuttered popcorn to ensure the chocolate sticks. White chocolate is sensitive to moisture and heat; melt slowly and keep all utensils dry. For best texture, let the bark sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days (best within 2 days).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (generous hand
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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