Candy Corn Popcorn Balls
Get ready for a festive sweet treat with Candy Corn Popcorn Balls! Perfect for Halloween or any fall-inspired celebration, this easy no-bake recipe combines freshly popped popcorn with gooey marshmallow coating for the ultimate chewy and crunchy bite. Vibrant bursts of candy corn are mixed throughout, adding a nostalgic touch and a pop of color to these delightful snacks. Made in just 35 minutes, these fun and portable popcorn balls are easy to make with a handful of ingredients like mini marshmallows, butter, and vanilla extract. Whether you’re hosting a party or prepping spooky snacks for trick-or-treaters, these candied popcorn creations are sure to be a hit for kids and adults alike. Simple, seasonal, and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Popcorn kernels (unpopped)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 stick Unsalted butter
- 10 ounces Mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Candy corn
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the popcorn kernels and cover with a lid.
Shake the pot occasionally to ensure even heating, and continue until the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops. Remove the pot from heat and let the popcorn cool slightly.
Transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl, ensuring that any unpopped kernels are left behind.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely smooth and melted.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and gently fold with a spatula to evenly coat the popcorn.
Add the candy corn to the bowl and gently mix it in, dispersing it throughout the popcorn.
Spray your hands lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Working quickly, scoop a handful of the popcorn mixture and press it firmly into a ball shape. Repeat until all the mixture is used, creating approximately 10 popcorn balls.
Place the popcorn balls on a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper to cool and firm up for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.8 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1431 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 530.8 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 341.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.3 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
