Halloween Popcorn Balls
By: Meghan McGarry
Popcorn balls are a classic treat no one can turn down, especially when they take a sweet and salty turn! Jazz up this nostalgic treat with candy corn and roasted peanuts for a party-perfect snack that both kids and adults will love this Halloween.
- Yield:
8-10 balls
Ingredients
- 12 cups popped plain popcorn
- 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup roasted, salted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles, optional
Directions
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and add the popcorn. Set aside.
- In a medium size saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Once butter begins to melt, add marshmallows and stir continuously until melted.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the popcorn and gently toss with a spatula. Add candy corn and peanuts.
- Spray your hands with cooking spray and continue to mix until everything is coated and combined. Add sprinkles just before you’re almost done mixing to prevent sprinkles from crushing.
- Shape the popcorn into balls and set on a parchment-lined sheet pan to cool.