Halloween Popcorn Balls Recipe
These Halloween popcorn balls are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and spooky fun. Made with buttery marshmallow coating and festive add-ins like candy eyes or candy corn, they’re easy to shape, quick to make, and great for Halloween parties, trick-or-treat bags, or just a fun night at home.
Equipment
- Candy thermometer
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing hands)
Ingredients
- 10 cups microwave popcorn about 2 bags, popped and unbuttered
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup Corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup candy corn optional
- Candy eyes as needed (optional)
Instructions
- Pop the microwave popcorn and place 10 cups of it in a large mixing bowl. Remove and discard any unpopped kernels.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup salted butter.
- Add 4 cups mini marshmallows, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until everything is melted and smooth.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Use a spoon or spatula to mix well until all the popcorn is coated.
- Optionally, fold in 1/2 cup candy corn for extra Halloween flair.
- Let the mixture cool slightly for 1–2 minutes. Grease your hands with cooking spray or butter.
- Scoop about 1/2 cup of the mixture and form into a ball using your hands. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Press candy eyes into each popcorn ball while still sticky, if desired.
- Place formed popcorn balls onto a sheet of wax paper to cool and set completely.
- Once cool, serve immediately or wrap in plastic for later use.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg