Jack-O'-Lantern Popcorn Balls
Fun and festive popcorn balls shaped like Jack-O'-Lanterns, perfect for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn about 1/2 cup kernels
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter plus extra for hands
- 1 bag mini marshmallows about 10 ounces
- Orange gel food coloring as needed
- Mini Tootsie Rolls or green candy for pumpkin stem
- Mini chocolate chips candy corn, or black licorice (for decoration)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels. Place in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then add the marshmallows. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add the orange food coloring and mix well.
- Pour the melted mixture over the popcorn and stir quickly but gently.
- Grease hands with butter and form the mixture into balls slightly larger than golf balls.
- Press a Tootsie Roll or green candy on top for the stem while warm.
- Decorate with mini chocolate chips or candy to create faces.
Notes
These popcorn balls can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 3 days. Avoid refrigeration to maintain texture.