Delicious Halloween Popcorn Balls Recipe

We originally made Halloween Popcorn Balls as part of our Dessert Class (Virtual Learning due to Covid… more details to come.), but I have officially decided this isn’t fitting for our Dessert Class requirement of ‘must be easy for kids to make on their own.’ This is way too messy but still delicious so we highly recommend making it together with your kid(s).

As I was preparing ideas for the Dessert Class, I was trying to come up with some holiday and seasonal recipes. I remember a dear friend’s mom giving us Halloween Popcorn Balls. I reached out to my friend to ask for a recipe. She and her mom offered a few including one with marshmallow and one with corn syrup. I remember the popcorn balls having marshmallow.

So this recipe is a modification from my friend’s mom.

Warning! (Messy but yummy)

Although the ingredient list is pretty easy for this and the steps are simple, this does get messy So be prepared!

Halloween Popcorn Balls

A fun and delicious Halloween treat to make with your kids

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 6 people

Equipment

• Measuring cups
• Large bowl
• Large spoon
• Cooking tray
• Large saucepan (lid optional – if using this method to pop your popcorn)
• Microwave (optional – if using this method to pop your popcorn)
• Air Popper (optional – if using this method to pop your popcorn)

Ingredients

  

• 15 Cups Popped Popcorn
• 6 Tbsp Butter Use unsalted if your popcorn is already seasoned or you want to add your own salt. Use salted if you are using air popped)
• 10 oz Mini Marshmallows more or less depending on how much you like marshmallows – about 5 to 6 cups
• Vanilla Extract a splash
• 1 Cup Candy Filling Candy Corn, Reese's pieces, M&Ms, Chocolate Chips, Peanuts, etc.
• Cooking Spray

Instructions

 

• The instructions are simplified for kids to read. Adult help may be required.
• Spray large bowl and tray with oil.
• Pop your popcorn. (Either in the microwave, air popper, saucepan, or store bought already popped.) Remove un-popped kernels or super hard half popped kernels

  Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and vanilla extract. Mix until fully melted (no more lumps).
• Carefully mix popcorn into the marshmallow mix, until all popcorn is coated.
• Dump unto tray and spread out. Drizzle your candy filling of choice on top. Cut into multiple equal-sized pieces. Spray your hands and form into balls, pressing hard. Add more toppings as necessary
• Place on platter and enjoy!

Keyword Fall, Halloween