Description
Celebrate Halloween with these fun and festive Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls, a delightful treat that combines sweet marshmallows and crunchy popcorn for a perfect holiday snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup popcorn kernels
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- Orange food coloring (a few drops)
- Green candies or chocolate (for decoration)
Instructions
- Pop the Corn: Start by popping your popcorn according to package instructions. Place it in a large bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
- Melt the Marshmallows: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until smooth and gooey.
- Add Color: Once melted, add a few drops of orange food coloring to the marshmallow mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
- Combine Everything: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popped popcorn and mix gently until all kernels are coated.
- Form the Balls: Allow the mixture to cool slightly for easier handling. Grease your hands lightly and shape handfuls of the popcorn mix into balls about the size of golf balls.
- Decorate: Place green candies or chocolate on top of each ball to represent pumpkin stems.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer to plates and share these delightful treats with friends and family!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For extra flair, consider adding chocolate chips or candy corn as additional decorations. Store your popcorn balls in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.