Halloween Popcorn Balls
Sweet, chewy Halloween popcorn balls are a festive no-bake treat packed with marshmallow-coated popcorn and colorful candy. They are perfect for Halloween parties, movie nights, and spooky celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 popcorn balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Halloween sprinkles
- Halloween candy, such as candy corn or candy-coated chocolates
Instructions
- Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and stir until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it is safe to handle but still warm and pliable.
- Lightly grease your hands and shape the coated popcorn into balls.
- While the popcorn balls are still sticky, decorate them with Halloween sprinkles and candy.
- Allow the popcorn balls to cool and set completely before serving.
Notes
- Remove all unpopped kernels before forming the popcorn balls.
- Lightly butter or grease your hands to prevent the marshmallow mixture from sticking while shaping.
- Add decorations while the popcorn balls are still sticky so they adhere well.
- Store the finished popcorn balls in an airtight container at room temperature for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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