Description
Delight your guests with these fun and festive Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls, a perfect Halloween treat that’s both sweet and crunchy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels (unpopped)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 10 oz large marshmallows
- Orange food coloring (a few drops)
- Mini chocolate chips (for decoration)
Instructions
- Pop the Corn: Use an air popper or stovetop method to pop the popcorn kernels, resulting in about 10-12 cups of fluffy popcorn. Set aside and remove any unpopped kernels.
- Melt the Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add marshmallows, stirring continuously until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add Color: Once melted, stir in a few drops of orange food coloring until the mixture achieves a vibrant pumpkin hue.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popped popcorn in a large bowl. Gently fold until all popcorn is evenly coated.
- Shape Your Pumpkins: Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Grease your hands with a bit of butter or cooking spray, then take handfuls of the mixture and shape into balls about the size of tennis balls.
- Decorate: Use mini chocolate chips to create eyes and mouths on each popcorn ball for added personality!
- Serve: Transfer to serving plates and enjoy at your next autumn gathering!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For perfectly shaped popcorn balls, keep your hands greased to prevent sticking. Feel free to add seasonal candies or nuts for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.