Description
These Halloween Popcorn Balls are a nostalgic and crowd-pleasing treat, perfect for any spooky celebration. Combining crunchy popcorn with a sweet, buttery marshmallow base, they are simple to prepare and fun to customize with festive sprinkles. This recipe is a kid-friendly favorite that brings magic to your kitchen without requiring hours of effort, making it an ideal choice for busy parents looking to create memorable holiday snacks.
Ingredients
12 cups popped popcorn (kernels removed)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup festive Halloween sprinkles
1/2 cup optional candy corn or chocolate chips
Instructions
Place the popped popcorn into a very large bowl and ensure no unpopped kernels remain.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly until the mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat immediately and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and use a buttered spatula to gently fold until coated.
Let the mixture cool for 2 to 3 minutes until safe to handle.
Grease your hands with butter or non-stick spray and press the mixture into firm, baseball-sized spheres.
Place the balls onto a parchment-lined sheet and decorate with sprinkles or candies while tacky.
Notes
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness. If the mixture is too sticky, lightly grease your hands with vegetable oil or dampen them with cold water. For a richer flavor, you can stir a tablespoon of almond butter into the marshmallow base.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg