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Ghostly Popcorn Balls

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These ghostly popcorn balls are a fun and spooky Halloween treat made with buttery marshmallow-coated popcorn and decorated with candy eyes for a festive finish. Quick, kid-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for parties, trick-or-treating, or movie night!

Ingredients

  • 10 cups popped popcorn (unpopped kernels removed)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Candy eyes or mini chocolate chips (for ghost faces)
  • Butter or cooking spray (for greasing hands)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and gently stir until coated.
  5. Let the mixture cool slightly, then grease hands with butter or cooking spray.
  6. Shape into ghostly balls and press in candy eyes or chocolate chips to create faces.
  7. Set on a parchment-lined baking sheet until firm.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of salt or drizzle white chocolate for extra flavor.
  • Use black gel icing for spooky mouths or facial details.
  • Food coloring can turn these into colorful monsters or pumpkins.
  • Don’t refrigerate—store at room temp to maintain crispness.

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