Ghost Popcorn Balls
Ghost Popcorn Balls are the perfect festive treat to celebrate Halloween! These delightful snacks combine crunchy popcorn and sweet, gooey marshmallows, creating a fun and spooky experience for all ages. With their charming ghostly appearance and simple preparation, they are ideal for parties, family gatherings, or cozy movie nights. Get ready to enjoy this easy-to-make recipe that will bring laughter and joy to your Halloween festivities!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups air-popped popcorn
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Candy eyes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Grease your hands lightly with butter and have a large bowl ready.
- Pop the corn: Pop approximately 10 cups of popcorn according to package instructions and place it in the mixing bowl. Remove any unpopped kernels.
- Melt the mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and marshmallows together until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract before removing from heat.
- Combine: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and mix gently until evenly coated.
- Shape: Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then form small balls (about two tablespoons each) using your greased hands, placing them on parchment paper.
- Decorate: Press candy eyes onto each ball before they set completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg