
Snacks to Glow Up Your Movie Night

SnacksΒ are one of the best parts of movie night. But, instead of munching on whatever stale chips you have in the back of the cupboard, glow up your movie night snacks with fresh ideas. Whether you are looking for healthier alternatives to the preservative-laded movie candy or just looking to mix it up with some new treats, there are tons of options to upgrade movie night.Β
Β Before you get too deep into over-the-topΒ Pinterest-worthyΒ snack ideas, remember that the best approach to movie night treats is to keep them simple and realistic. Below are snack ideas for each kind of movie, but only tackle one or two of them at a time so you donβt become so overwhelmed with cooking and baking that it ruins the relaxing evening.β―Β

01.
For aΒ RomCom
Whether youβre putting on a romantic comedy for date night or just aΒ relaxed night in, the right snacks can complement the love story. Try some Hot Chocolate Popcorn, a sweet and salty snack that goes great with grand gestures of love. Simply mix in mini marshmallows with the popcorn, drizzle on melted chocolate, and immediately shake in hot cocoa powder while the chocolate is still liquid, to coat.β―Β
Another treat youβre sure to lust over is red velvet cookies – you can even use a cookie cutter to make them heart-shaped if youβre going all-in on the theme! Or, if you plan to Netflix and chill with a significant other, create a sultry fruit plate with fresh cherries, strawberries, and grapes.Β Β
02.
Action & Adventure
Pump up your action movie snacks with a spicy kick.Β SrirachaΒ popcornΒ will keep you on the edge of your seat. Just mixΒ SrirachaΒ in with melted butter (the ratio can vary to suit your spice preference) and drizzle over plain popcorn. For a healthy option, tryΒ substitutingΒ roasted spicy chickpeas,Β which will give you the popcorn crunch with more protein.β―Β
For an adventure movie, put together Trail Mix Popcorn. Combine nuts, chocolate chips, and pretty much anything else that could go in trail mix with popcorn and drizzle with peanut butter and honey. Keep the wet wipes handy, as this snack will get sticky!Β


03.
Family-FriendlyΒ
Whether youβre working your way throughΒ Disney+Β orΒ your teensΒ are obsessed with Marvel Universe, there are hearty snacks that can make the whole family happy during movie night. Try healthier versions of comfort food classics for snacks that taste more indulgent than they are.Β Air Fryer Meatballs are easy to make ahead of time and freeze or refrigerate, and then pop in the air fryer when youβre ready. These are delicious served with marinara sauce, as long as you donβt have a white couch or carpet to worry about.Β
Instead of ordering a pizza, make your own homemade, snack-sized pizzas. If you donβt have any pizza dough on hand, try using English Muffins or French bread asΒ theΒ base for individual pizzas. Just toast and then top with pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Since these are individual, your family wonβt have to fight about whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza!Β
04.
Mystery
If you like the suspense of watching a mystery movie, youβll love pairing it with movie snacks that also offer a surprise! Fill croissants with a variety of fillings, fromΒ NutellaΒ to goat cheese, and you wonβt know which is which until you bite in. For your dessert, discover your inner bad guy with peanut butter-filled Devilβs Food cupcakes.β―Β

Peanut Butter-Filled Devilβs Food Cupcakes
Ingredients (Makes 24)Β
1/2 cup softened butterΒ
1-1/2 cups white sugarΒ
1 teaspoon vanilla extractΒ
3 eggs (large)Β
1-1/4 cups cake flourΒ
1/2 cup baking cocoaΒ
1 teaspoon baking sodaΒ
1/2 teaspoon saltΒ
1/4 teaspoon baking powderΒ
3/4 cup buttermilkΒ
For FillingΒ
1 cup peanut butterΒ
1/2 cup softened butterΒ
1-1/4 cups powdered sugarΒ
DirectionsΒ
- Preheat the over to 325Β°Β
- Combine butter and sugar and then add vanilla. Beat in eggs, mixing each one in completely before adding the next.Β
- In a separate mixing bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and baking powderΒ
- Add dry mix to creamy mixt along with buttermilkβ―Β
- Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners and fill each cup half fullΒ
- Bake 15-20 minutes and then cool completelyΒ
- While baking, make the filling by whisking peanut butter and butter together and then slowly beat in powdered sugarΒ
- After cupcakes are cooled, scoop out some of the inside of each cake and then spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of each cupcakeΒ
- Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.β―Β
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