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Ghost Popcorn Balls

Delightful Ghost Popcorn Balls for a Spooky Treat Night

Enjoy these Ghost Popcorn Balls, a sweet and crunchy treat perfect for Halloween festivities.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 16 balls
Course: Dessert
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 16 cups Popped Popcorn About 1 standard bag
  • 10 oz Mini Marshmallows
  • 4 tbsp Butter
Coating
  • 12 oz White Candy Melts Can substitute with white chocolate
Decoration
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs Can swap with chocolate chips

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Large pot
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Microwave-safe Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by popping enough popcorn to fill about 16 cups, then place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, combine mini marshmallows and butter. Stir continuously until melted and smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Gently fold the melted marshmallow mixture into the popcorn until every piece is well-coated.
  4. Lightly butter your hands and shape the coated popcorn into balls the size of tennis balls, placing them on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Allow the popcorn balls to cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature.
  6. Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  7. Dip the top half of each popcorn ball into the melted candy coating, allowing excess to drip off before placing back on the baking sheet.
  8. Before the candy coating sets, place candy eyeballs on top of each popcorn ball to create ghost faces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store ghost popcorn balls at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 2 months.

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