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Ghost Popcorn Balls

Delicious Ghost Popcorn Balls: Fun Treats for Halloween Celebrations

These Ghost Popcorn Balls are a delightful treat for Halloween, combining nostalgia and creativity.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn Base
  • 16 cups Popcorn Use plain, air-popped or microwaved for best crunch.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Coconut oil works as a dairy-free alternative.
For the Binding Mixture
  • 10 ounces Mini Marshmallows Regular-sized marshmallows can be substituted.
For the Coating
  • 1 bag White Candy Melts Colored candy melts can be used for decoration.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs Or use Halloween-themed sprinkles.

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • large pot
  • Spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ghost Popcorn Balls
  1. Begin by popping about 16 cups of popcorn using an air popper or microwave. Place in a large bowl and remove unpopped kernels.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, combine 4 tablespoons of butter and 10 ounces of mini marshmallows. Stir continuously until smooth and fully melted (about 5 minutes).
  3. Once melted, pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Stir gently to ensure every popcorn piece is coated.
  4. Grease your hands with butter and scoop portions of the mixture, molding them into balls about the size of a golf ball.
  5. Allow the popcorn balls to cool and firm up at room temperature for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  6. Melt a bag of white candy melts according to package instructions. Dip the tops of each ball into the melted candy.
  7. Before the coating sets, add candy eyeballs on top of each dipped popcorn ball and allow to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store formed popcorn balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Avoid refrigerating to maintain texture.

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