Homemade Popcorn Balls

Delightful and colorful homemade popcorn balls perfect for Halloween festivities, combining the sweetness of marshmallows with a playful touch of color and candy corn decorations.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 125

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

12 cups popped popcorn Freshly popped for best texture.
4 cups mini marshmallows For a sweet, sticky texture.
1/3 cup butter Can be substituted with coconut oil for a non-dairy option.
to taste orange food coloring For Halloween theme.
to taste black food coloring For Halloween theme.
for decoration candy corn Adds color and sweetness.
to grease cooking spray To prevent sticking while shaping.

Method

Preparation

Melt 1/3 cup of butter and 4 cups of mini marshmallows together in a large pot over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth.
Once melted, divide the mixture equally into two bowls and color one with orange food coloring and the other with black food coloring.
Pour 12 cups of popped popcorn into a large bowl and drizzle the colored marshmallow mixtures over it, gently tossing to coat each piece.
Grease your hands with cooking spray and while the mixture is warm, shape it into balls, pressing firmly to hold their shape.
Before the popcorn balls cool, press candy corn into the top of each for decoration.
Allow the popcorn balls to cool completely on parchment paper before storing them in an airtight container or adding to party favors.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Can freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in microwave for 10-15 seconds if needed.