Ghostly Popcorn Balls Recipe – Creepy Halloween Popcorn Treats
Indulge in the spooky season with these Ghostly Popcorn Balls, a delightful mix of sweetness and fun! These creepy treats combine fluffy popcorn, candy corn, and marshmallows, all coated in a rich buttery mixture. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy movie nights, they are easy to make and will impress guests of all ages. Get ready to craft these festive snacks that are as enjoyable to make as they are to eat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup candy corn
- Optional: a few drops of green or purple food coloring
- For decoration: ½ cup chocolate chips (for 'eyes')
- Black or orange sprinkles
Instructions
- 1. **Pop the Popcorn**: Air-pop the popcorn kernels (or use stovetop method). Transfer popped popcorn to a large bowl.
- 2. **Melt Butter and Marshmallows**: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- 3. **Combine Mixtures**: Pour the melted mixture over the popcorn and fold gently until coated. Add food coloring if desired.
- 4. **Add Candy Corn**: Mix in candy corn until evenly distributed.
- 5. **Shape into Balls**: Let cool slightly, then shape into golf ball-sized balls using greased hands.
- 6. **Decorate**: Melt chocolate chips and dip or drizzle on each ball for 'eyes'. Add sprinkles for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg