Description
Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls are a fun and festive treat that embodies the spirit of Halloween. With their crunchy texture, sweet buttery coating, and playful jack-o’-lantern designs, these popcorn balls will delight both kids and adults alike. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy movie nights, this easy-to-make recipe invites everyone into the kitchen for a spooky culinary adventure. Gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and let’s create these deliciously decorated snacks to share this autumn season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups popcorn kernels (popped)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon orange food coloring
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pop popcorn according to package instructions and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter; add mini marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat, mix in sugar and orange food coloring until blended; pour over popcorn while stirring gently.
- Grease hands with butter; shape mixture into balls about 2 inches in diameter.
- Use chocolate chips to create faces on each ball; let set on parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg