Spooky Sweet Ghost Popcorn Balls for Halloween Fun

Delight in these Ghost Popcorn Balls, a fun and easy Halloween treat sure to enchant your gatherings.

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Prep Time 20

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 10 balls

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Popcorn Base

16 cups popped popcorn Remove any unpopped kernels.
10 ounces mini marshmallows Key for sticky texture.
¼ cup butter Prevents marshmallows from sticking.

For the Coating

1 bag Wilton bright white candy melts For ghostly appearance.

For the Fun Touch

candy eyeballs Use as needed for decoration.

Equipment

large mixing bowl
large pot
Spatula or wooden spoon
Baking Sheet
Microwave

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pop enough popcorn to fill about 16 cups and remove unpopped kernels.
Melt mini marshmallows and butter in a large pot over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until smooth.
Pour melted marshmallow mixture over popped popcorn and mix to coat evenly.
Shape the popcorn mixture into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Let the popcorn balls cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature.
Melt the candy melts according to package instructions until smooth.
Dip the top of each popcorn ball into the melted candy coating and place back on the baking sheet.
Before the coating sets, add candy eyeballs to each dipped popcorn ball.
Allow the candy coating to set completely at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for best freshness. Can be customized with different candies for various occasions.

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