Popcorn Owls
Get ready to delight kids and adults alike with these adorable and delicious Popcorn Owls—an easy, no-bake treat perfect for parties, movie nights, or festive celebrations! These whimsical creations feature airy, marshmallow-coated popcorn molded into owl shapes, adorned with candy eyes, chocolate beaks, and crunchy pretzel wings for a fun and edible craft project. With just 15 minutes of prep time, simple ingredients like mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and candy-coated chocolates come together to create a snack that's as charming to look at as it is to eat. Ideal for Halloween, school parties, or animal-themed events, these Popcorn Owls are a sweet and crunchy treat guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Popcorn (plain, air-popped)
- 4 cups Mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 24 pieces Candy eyes
- 24 pieces Candy-coated chocolate (e.g., M&M's) for beaks and embellishments
- 12 sticks Pretzel sticks (for wings)
- 1 can Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Prepare your workspace by spraying a large mixing bowl, a wooden spoon, and your hands with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Place the popcorn in the large mixing bowl. Discard any unpopped kernels.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
Immediately pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and stir quickly to coat the popcorn evenly.
Let the mixture cool slightly until it is safe to handle but still pliable. Using your hands, form the coated popcorn into 12 small owl shapes (slightly oval balls). Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
While the popcorn shapes cool and set, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth and melted.
Dab a small amount of melted chocolate on the back of each candy eye and press them onto each popcorn owl to create the eyes.
Add a candy-coated chocolate below the eyes as a beak, securing it with melted chocolate if necessary.
Break the pretzel sticks in half to create 'wings.' Gently insert one pretzel into each side of the popcorn owl body for wings.
Use any additional candy or melted chocolate to add embellishments, like feathers or patterns, as desired.
Allow the popcorn owls to cool completely and set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 265.4 g | 340% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.8 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 599 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 724.7 g | 264% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 477.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 514 mg | 11% | |
*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.
