Halloween brings out the best in creative cooking, and Halloween Mummy Pizza is the perfect dish to spookify your dinner! These little pizzas are easy to make but look impressive with mozzarella “bandages” wrapped around your favorite toppings, giving them that signature mummy look.
Kids will love how playful they are, and the best part? They’re super delicious, with melty cheese and whatever toppings you love nestled underneath.
This recipe is fantastic for Halloween parties or a fun family meal. Pair your mummy pizzas with a cozy Pumpkin Spice Latte for a warm fall treat, and why not finish off with a crunchy, sweet Candy Apple for dessert? It’s all about balancing the spooky fun with yummy flavors that’ll satisfy any ghoul or goblin in the house.
These mummy pizzas are bound to be the highlight of your Halloween dinner, making the night both festive and flavorful!
Why I Love This Recipe (And You Will Too)
- Fun for All Ages: The spooky mummy design adds a playful touch, perfect for kids or Halloween get-togethers.
- Customizable: You can choose whatever pizza toppings you like, making it easy to adapt to everyone’s tastes.
- Quick and Easy: They’re as simple to make as any pizza, with a Halloween twist that’s all in the presentation.
Serve these up on Halloween night for a treat that’s scary good! Don’t forget to share your mummy pizza creations in the comments below—I’d love to see how you style them!
Halloween Popcorn Balls Recipe
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Candy thermometer (or cold water for testing)
- Large mixing bowl
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
Ingredients
- For the Popcorn:
- 7 to 9 cups popped popcorn preferably not microwave
- For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract added after cooking
Instructions
Prepare the Popcorn:
- Pop the corn (preferably using stovetop or air-popped) and place it in a large mixing bowl, ensuring it is free of unpopped kernels. Set aside.
Make the Caramel Sauce:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, light corn syrup, salt, and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 250°F (hard-ball stage) on a candy thermometer. If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you can test it by dropping a small amount of the mixture into cold water — it should form a hard ball when ready.
- If you prefer a softer caramel for drizzling, you can stop cooking at a slightly lower temperature.
Add the Vanilla:
- Once the caramel reaches the desired temperature, remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract.
Drizzle the Caramel Over Popcorn:
- Pour the caramel sauce in a thin stream over the popped popcorn, stirring constantly to coat the popcorn evenly.
- If you are making caramel popcorn clusters, allow the mixture to cool slightly before handling.
Shape into Balls (Optional):
- If you’d like to make popcorn balls, lightly grease your hands with butter or oil and shape the coated popcorn into balls while the mixture is still warm.
- Let the popcorn balls cool completely on a lined baking sheet.
Nutritional Facts:
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 222 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Sodium | 212 mg |
| Sugar | 43 g |
| Protein | 1 g |