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A vibrant circus-themed movie night platter featuring popcorn, elephant-shaped cookies, rainbow candy, cotton candy, and colorful sugar cookies arranged on a striped circus-themed table with warm lighting and nostalgic red curtains.

Dumbo Circus Movie Night: Easy Recipes & Fun Treats 🎪🐘

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Dumbo Circus Movie Night Easy Recipes and Fun Treats is a playful collection of simple, crowd-pleasing snacks perfect for family movie nights. The spread combines popcorn, cookies, and candy in a colorful circus-inspired display.

  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups popped popcorn
  • 1/2 cup mini pretzels
  • 1/2 cup rainbow candy-coated chocolates
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 circus-themed sugar cookies
  • 6 elephant-shaped cookies (optional)
  • 1/2 cup gummy fruit snacks

Instructions

  1. Pop the popcorn and separate any unpopped kernels.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk melted butter, corn syrup and vanilla; drizzle over warm popcorn and toss to coat.
  3. Spread popcorn on a parchment-lined tray; sprinkle pretzels, rainbow candies, cookies, and gummies over the top.
  4. Let the mixture set for 5 minutes so flavors mingle before serving.

Notes

  • Line a sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup.
  • For extra crunch, toast the pretzels lightly in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 3 minutes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Method: No-bake; assembly
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup snack mix
  • Calories: 210 Kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg
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