Description
A fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween, these Spooktacular Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls are made with popcorn, marshmallows, and a touch of orange food coloring to resemble jack-o’-lanterns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon orange food coloring
- Chocolate chips (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sugar and corn syrup, stirring until combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 2 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and orange food coloring.
- Pour the mixture over the popped popcorn and mix until evenly coated.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then shape into balls.
- Decorate with chocolate chips to create jack-o’-lantern faces.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh popcorn for the best texture.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- These can be made a day in advance for Halloween parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Jack-O’-Lantern, Halloween, popcorn balls, festive treats