Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls
Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls are the ultimate Halloween treat, combining crunchy popcorn with gooey marshmallows for a delightful, festive snack. These vibrant orange bites capture the essence of autumn and add a spooky flair to your celebrations. Perfect for parties, cozy movie nights, or classroom treats, they are easy to make and fun to customize. Gather your family and enjoy creating these charming snacks that evoke nostalgic memories of Halloween fun!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 drops orange food coloring
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn according to package instructions and place it in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- Mix in orange food coloring and cinnamon until fully combined.
- Pour the melted mixture over the popcorn and stir thoroughly to coat each piece.
- Grease hands with cooking spray and form the mixture into balls about the size of your fist.
- Place on parchment paper to set for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix in a teaspoon of vanilla extract with the melted marshmallows or incorporate candy corn for extra sweetness. - Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal freshness.