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Ghost Popcorn Balls

Deliciously Spooky Ghost Popcorn Balls for Halloween Fun

A delightful recipe for Ghost Popcorn Balls that combines crunchy popcorn and gooey marshmallows, perfect for Halloween parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 16 balls
Course: Snacks
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn Base
  • 16 cups Popped Popcorn Air-popped for best texture
  • 4 cups Mini Marshmallows Sweet binder
  • 1/4 cup Butter Can substitute with margarine
For the Coating
  • 12 ounces Wilton Bright White Candy Melts Melted white chocolate chips can be used as a substitute
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs Opt for regular-sized ones

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Air popper or stovetop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pop enough popcorn to fill 16 cups and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, combine mini marshmallows and butter, stirring until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popped popcorn and gently fold together.
  4. Lightly butter your hands and scoop portions of the mixture to form balls about the size of a golf ball.
  5. Allow the popcorn balls to cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour to firm up their shape.
  6. Melt the candy melts and dip each popcorn ball to coat.
  7. Press candy eyeballs onto the tops of each popcorn ball before the coating hardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Keep popcorn balls stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Avoid refrigeration to maintain texture.

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