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Orange Halloween popcorn balls decorated with sprinkles and candy eyeballs

Halloween Popcorn Balls

Soft, gooey marshmallow popcorn balls decorated with Halloween sprinkles and candy eyes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10 Popcorn balls
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 cups popped popcorn
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 10 oz bag mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Orange food coloring
  • 1/2 cup Halloween sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup candy eyeballs

Equipment

  • Very large greased bowl
  • Large saucepan
  • Greased spatula
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Place the popcorn in a very large greased bowl and remove unpopped kernels.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  3. Add the marshmallows and stir until smooth.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, salt, and food coloring.
  5. Pour over the popcorn and fold gently to coat.
  6. Butter your hands and shape into balls while warm.
  7. Tip: Do not press too hard or the balls turn dense.
  8. Roll in sprinkles, add candy eyes, and set on parchment 15 minutes.

Notes

Wrap individually for gifting and store at room temperature.
Shape while the mixture is warm.