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Ghost Popcorn Balls

Delicious Ghost Popcorn Balls: Your Fun Halloween Treat

These Ghost Popcorn Balls are a delightful no-bake Halloween treat that combines crispy popcorn and gooey marshmallows, perfect for creating lasting memories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 balls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn Balls
  • 16 cups Popped Popcorn Use plain, lightly salted popcorn for best texture.
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Substitute with larger marshmallows if needed.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted is best for controlled taste.
For the Coating
  • 12 ounces White Candy Melts Can swap with melted white chocolate chips.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs Or substitute with other Halloween-themed candies.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • large pot
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Microwave or double boiler

Method
 

Making Ghost Popcorn Balls
  1. Begin by popping enough popcorn to fill about 16 cups; remove any unpopped kernels. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a large pot, combine mini marshmallows and butter over medium heat. Stir constantly for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popped popcorn. Fold and stir until every piece is coated.
  4. Butter your hands lightly and shape small handfuls of the mixture into tight balls, about the size of a golf ball. Arrange on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Let them cool for 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature to firm up.
  6. Melt the white candy melts according to package instructions until smooth.
  7. Dip the tops of each popcorn ball into the candy coating. Place candy eyeballs on top before the coating sets.
  8. Allow the candy coating to set completely at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Avoid refrigeration to maintain texture.

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