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Ghost Popcorn Balls

Ghost Popcorn Balls: Spooktacular Treats for Halloween Fun

These Ghost Popcorn Balls are a sweet and crunchy Halloween treat that kids and adults will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn Base
  • 16 cups Popped Popcorn Plain, lightly salted for best results
For the Binding Mixture
  • 10 ounces Mini Marshmallows Avoid using larger marshmallows
  • ¼ cup Butter Margarine can be used in a pinch, flavor may differ
For the Coating
  • 1 bag Wilton Bright White Candy Melts Alternatively, white chocolate chips can be used
For the Spooky Decorations
  • Candy Eyeballs Optional, other decorations like gummy spiders can be used

Equipment

  • Air popper
  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by popping enough plain, lightly salted popcorn to fill about 16 cups. Inspect and remove unpopped kernels before transferring to a mixing bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 10 ounces of mini marshmallows with ¼ cup of butter over medium heat. Stir regularly until fully melted and smooth, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Carefully pour the melted marshmallow-butter mixture over the popped popcorn in the mixing bowl. Fold gently to ensure each piece is coated, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Lightly butter your hands and shape the coated popcorn into ghost-sized balls, placing them on a lined baking sheet. Aim for about 10-12 popcorn balls.
  5. Allow popcorn balls to cool and set for 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature to help them maintain their shape.
  6. Melt a bag of Wilton Bright White Candy Melts according to package instructions, usually in the microwave at half-power for 1-2 minutes. Dip the tops of each popcorn ball in the melted candy, allowing excess to drip off.
  7. Before the candy coating hardens, add candy eyeballs to each popcorn ball. Let the coating completely harden, about 15-20 minutes, before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store popcorn balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Freeze wrapped tightly for up to 1 month.

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