Wormy Caramel Corn for Halloween
Get ready to spook and delight your guests with Wormy Caramel Corn for Halloween, a hauntingly delicious treat that's perfect for parties and trick-or-treaters alike! This recipe combines the buttery crunch of homemade caramel popcorn with a creepy-crawly twist—chewy gummy worms nestled throughout for a playful scare. A rich caramel coating made from brown sugar, butter, and light corn syrup bakes to perfection, creating a sweet and crunchy base that pairs perfectly with the gooey texture of the worms. Easy to prepare and served in under an hour, this Halloween snack makes for the ultimate festive centerpiece, whether presented in a spooky serving bowl or packed into eerie treat bags. Perfect for Halloween parties, family movie nights, or gifting, this recipe is sure to be a monstrous hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cups Popped popcorn
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 16 pieces Gummy worms
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pour the popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, light corn syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
Once boiling, stop stirring and let it boil for 4-5 minutes without disturbing it.
Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up—this is normal.
Quickly pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and use a spatula to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly.
Spread the caramel-coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.
Remove the popcorn from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet. The caramel will harden as it cools.
Once cooled, gently mix in the gummy worms, distributing them throughout the popcorn.
Serve your Wormy Caramel Corn in a festive Halloween bowl or package it up in spooky treat bags for your guests to enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.4 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.4 g | 287% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1965 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 506.9 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 417.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 634 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
