Halloween Popcorn Balls

Balls Halloween Popcorn

Posted May 9, 2023 by: Admin #Kitchen

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Looking for a spooky and fun Halloween treat to make this year? Look no further than Halloween Popcorn Balls! These treats are not only deliciously sweet and crunchy, but also incredibly easy to make with just a little bit of guidance.

Monster popcorn balls in a panWhether you’re looking for a fun activity to do with the kids or want to impress your guests with a creative and memorable dessert, Halloween Popcorn Balls are sure to do the trick. Simply gather up your ingredients, including popcorn, butter, marshmallows, and your favorite Halloween candy or sprinkles, and get ready to roll up your sleeves and get cooking.

With the kids by your side, you can have a blast making, rolling, and decorating these cute and festive treats. And once they’re finished, they’ll be sure to delight and impress all who try them. So why wait? Get started on your Halloween Popcorn Balls today and let the fun begin!

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Monster popcorn balls on a plate

Recipe Notes:

  • Apply some nonstick cooking spray on your hands and fingers to prevent the freshly made Halloween popcorn balls from sticking when you ball the mixture.
  • You don’t need to insert popsicle sticks into these Halloween treats, but it makes them much easier to manipulate.
  • This recipe makes about 6 Halloween popcorn balls. You can adjust the size of your popcorn balls to make more or fewer popcorn balls or simply double the recipe if you’re making these treats for a crowd.
  • Another cute way to serve these Halloween popcorn balls is in Halloween-inspired cupcake liners. It will make them easy to hold as bite-sized treats with no mess.
Ingredients for Monster Popcorn Balls

Can I make Halloween popcorn balls using a microwave?

Absolutely! If you’re making these treats with the kids, I suggest making them in the microwave to avoid stovetop burn accidents. You will need to stir the butter, marshmallows, and caramel candies during the intervals when you use the microwave.

What variations can I make to the Halloween popcorn balls?

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1. Use any favorite candy in these popcorn balls. While I used Reese’s Pieces, you could use M&Ms.
2. Add chopped walnuts for added flavor and crunch.
3. Use different colored chocolate for the coating and drizzle.
4. Experiment with different types and colors of sprinkles.

Halloween popcorn balls

  1. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot melt the butter. Once melted, add the caramel candies, marshmallows, and cinnamon. Stir with a rubber spatula until smooth.marshmallows, butter and caramels in a pot
  3. Add the popcorn and mix quickly.popcorn is added to the pot
  4. Fold the Reese’s pieces together and then form into balls of popcorn, about the size of an orange. mix caramel pieces into the popcorn mixture
  5. You may want to spray your hands with cooking spray so they don’t stick. Lay it out on parchment paper and glue a popsicle stick in the center. Let it cool completely. popcorn balls on a baking sheet
  6. Once cooled, dip bottom of popcorn ball in desired chocolate color and drizzle, then drizzle opposite color on top. dip the ball of popcorn into the chocolate
  7. Add edible eyeballs or Halloween sprinkles over the chocolate before it hardens to decorate. Monster popcorn balls on a plate

Halloween popcorn balls

Halloween Popcorn Balls are fun and adorable Halloween treats that are incredibly easy to make and create a lasting impression on those you serve this Halloween!

Ingredients

  • 7 Cups popcorn
  • eleven ounces caramel candies
  • 25 marshmallows
  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 8 ounces reese pieces
  • 6 ounces green melted chocolate
  • 3 ounces purple melted chocolate
  • ice cream sticks
  • Halloween sprinkles
  • edible eyeballs

Instructions

  • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large pot melt the butter. Once melted, add the caramel candies, marshmallows, and cinnamon. Stir with a rubber spatula until smooth. Add the popcorn and mix quickly.
  • Fold the Reese’s pieces together and then form into balls of popcorn, about the size of an orange. She may want to spray her hands with cooking spray so they don’t stick. Lay it out on parchment paper and glue a popsicle stick in the center. Let it cool completely.
  • Once cooled, dip bottom of popcorn ball in desired chocolate color and drizzle, then drizzle opposite color on top. Add edible eyeballs or Halloween sprinkles over the chocolate before it hardens to decorate.

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