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Ghost Popcorn Balls

Ghost Popcorn Balls: Spooky Treats for a Howling Good Time

Ghost Popcorn Balls are a fun and easy Halloween treat that brings everyone together for a howling good time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn Mixture
  • 16 cups Popped Popcorn Plain or lightly salted
  • 3 cups Mini Marshmallows Regular-sized can be used if needed
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use for better control over flavor
For the Candy Coating
  • 1 cup White Candy Melts White chocolate chips can be used with thinning oil
For Decoration (Optional)
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs Swap for other edible decorations if desired

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • large pot
  • spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ghost Popcorn Balls
  1. Start by popping enough corn to fill about 16 cups in an air popper or on the stovetop. Once popped, sift through the popcorn to remove any unpopped kernels and place the fluffy popcorn in a mixing bowl.
  2. In a large pot, place 3 cups of mini marshmallows and 3 tablespoons of butter. Set heat to medium and stir until the mixture melts and becomes smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour the marshmallow and butter mixture over the popped popcorn and gently fold the mixture until every piece is coated, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. With lightly buttered hands, grab handfuls of the popcorn mixture and shape into golf ball-sized clusters. Place each ball onto a lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
  5. Allow the popcorn balls to cool for 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature to firm up.
  6. Melt white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth, stirring in between. Dip the top of each cooled popcorn ball into the coating and let excess drip off.
  7. Let the Ghost Popcorn Balls sit until the candy hardens, about 15-20 minutes. They are now ready to serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

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