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Ghost Popcorn Balls

Spooktacular Ghost Popcorn Balls Kids Will Love!

These delightful Ghost Popcorn Balls are a fun and easy Halloween treat perfect for kids.
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
  

Popcorn Base
  • 16 cups Popped Popcorn Plain, air-popped popcorn
  • 4 cups Mini Marshmallows Provides sweetness and gooeyness
Coating
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Can substitute with margarine
  • 12 ounces Wilton Bright White Candy Melts Or use white chocolate chips with vegetable oil
Decoration
  • 1 cup Candy Eyeballs Small edible decorations
  • Edible Glitter or Sprinkles Optional for festive charm

Equipment

  • large pot
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by popping enough plain popcorn to fill about 16 cups, discarding any unpopped kernels. Spread the popcorn on a large baking sheet.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, combine mini marshmallows and butter, stirring until smooth and glossy for about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn in a mixing bowl and gently fold until coated thoroughly.
  4. Butter your hands lightly and form small handfuls of the mixture into balls the size of golf balls, placing them on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Let the formed popcorn balls sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to 1 hour to cool and set properly.
  6. Melt the Wilton Bright White Candy Melts in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds, stirring until smooth. Dip tops of cooled popcorn balls and decorate immediately with candy eyeballs.
  7. Allow the candy coating to set completely before serving and store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal texture, store Ghost Popcorn Balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days and avoid refrigeration to maintain their crunch.

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