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Ghost Popcorn Balls

Ghost Popcorn Balls: Sweet, Sticky Fun for Halloween Parties

Ghost Popcorn Balls are a delightful Halloween treat that brings sweetness and fun to any festive gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn Base
  • 16 cups Popped Popcorn Plain, lightly salted
  • 4 cups Mini Marshmallows Can substitute larger marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted butter
For the Sweet Coating
  • 12 oz Wilton Bright White Candy Melts Can replace with white chocolate chips and vegetable oil
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs Feel free to mix in other playful candy decorations

Equipment

  • large pot
  • spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by popping enough plain, lightly salted popcorn to fill about 16 cups, discarding unpopped kernels. Transfer the popcorn into a large mixing bowl to cool.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, combine mini marshmallows and unsalted butter, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
  3. Gently fold and mix the melted marshmallow into the popcorn until every piece is well coated.
  4. Lightly butter your hands and shape the popcorn mixture into balls about the size of a tennis ball on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Allow the popcorn balls to cool and firm up for 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature.
  6. Melt the Wilton Bright White Candy Melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in bursts and stirring until smooth.
  7. Dip the tops of each Ghost Popcorn Ball into the melted candy coating and let excess drip back into the bowl.
  8. Before the coating sets, gently place candy eyeballs on top, ensuring they stick while the coating is still tacky.
  9. Let the candy coating set completely before serving or storing your Ghost Popcorn Balls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store Ghost Popcorn Balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Do not refrigerate to maintain texture.

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