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Ghost Popcorn Balls

Ghost Popcorn Balls: Spooky Treats for Your Halloween Bash

Ghost Popcorn Balls are a fun, whimsical snack made with crunchy popcorn and gooey marshmallows, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn Base
  • 16 cups popped popcorn Use plain, lightly salted popcorn for the best flavor.
For the Marshmallow Mixture
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows Look for gluten-free options if needed.
  • ¼ cup butter Can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
For the Coating
  • 1 bag Wilton bright white candy melts You can also use white chocolate chips melted with vegetable oil.
For Decoration
  • candy eyeballs A fun and spooky decorative add-on.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • large pot
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by popping enough popcorn to fill 16 cups, ensuring to remove any unpopped kernels. Place the popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
  2. In a large pot, add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows and ¼ cup of butter, then heat over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until smooth and fully melted. Pour this mixture over the popcorn.
  3. Gently stir the melted marshmallow mixture into the popcorn, ensuring every piece is well-coated.
  4. Lightly butter your hands and shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls, placing each on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Allow the shaped popcorn balls to cool and set for 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature.
  6. Melt the bag of Wilton bright white candy melts according to package instructions until smooth.
  7. Dip the tops of each popcorn ball into the melted candy, allowing excess to drip off. Return to the lined baking sheet and add candy eyeballs while still wet.
  8. Let the candy coating set completely before serving, which should take about 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid wax paper for lining your baking sheet to prevent sticking; use parchment paper or silicone mats instead. Candy-eyes should be added just before serving.

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