Description
Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls are a delightful Halloween treat that evokes nostalgia with every bite. These vibrant, pumpkin-shaped popcorn balls combine fluffy popcorn, melted marshmallows, and a hint of butter, all colored in cheerful orange. Easy to make and perfect for any festive gathering, they bring together kids and adults alike over shared memories of trick-or-treating and spooky nights. Whether served at a party or enjoyed during a cozy movie marathon, these treats are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
- 10 oz large marshmallows (about 40 marshmallows)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp orange food coloring
- 1 cup candy corn
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn according to package instructions. If using kernels, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering before adding kernels.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt together butter and marshmallows until smooth and gooey, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and mix in orange food coloring until desired shade is achieved. Gently fold in the popped corn until well coated.
- Lightly spray hands with cooking spray and shape the mixture into balls about the size of oranges.
- Press candy corn into each ball for decoration and place them on parchment paper to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg