Description
Spookify your Halloween party with this deadly delicious Halloween Bloody Red Velvet Popcorn. Perfect for fright night festivities, this vibrant red popcorn coated with rich red velvet flavor and blood-like accents is sure to impress your guests and add a creepy touch to any Halloween celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups of plain popcorn
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons red gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- Optional: Edible blood gel or syrup for extra creepy effect
- Dark chocolate drizzles (optional, for added flair)
Instructions
- Start by popping 10 cups of plain popcorn using an air popper or stovetop method. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and cook until dissolved and slightly caramelized.
- Add the heavy cream and mix well. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in red gel food coloring until the popcorn coating turns blood-red, then whisk in cocoa powder and salt for flavor.
- Pour the hot red velvet mixture over the popcorn and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
- If desired, swirl in edible blood gel or syrup for a creepier blood effect.
- Spread coated popcorn on parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and set. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate for extra flair.
- Once cooled, break any large clumps and serve immediately or package into themed treat bags for party favors. Add extra blood gel drops before serving for more gore.
Notes
- Best enjoyed within 2 days for maximum crispiness.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature; avoid refrigeration to prevent sogginess.
- Add edible blood gel or syrup after cooling for a more realistic bloody effect.
- Perfect for spooky movie nights, haunted house parties, or as a creepy carnival snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop, Microwave
- Cuisine: Halloween
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg