Ghost Popcorn Balls Recipe for Halloween

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Ghostly Popcorn Balls are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. Made with popcorn, marshmallows, and a touch of creativity, they are an excellent addition to your Halloween-themed dessert ideas.

This recipe is simple to follow and can be a delightful activity for kids and adults alike. Shape the popcorn into ghostly figures and decorate them to create a spooky yet sweet Halloween recipe.

Easy Ghost Popcorn Balls for Halloween

These popcorn balls are made with popped popcorn coated in melted marshmallows, shaped into ghost forms, and decorated with chocolate for eyes. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and yields approximately 12 ghostly treats.

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup white chocolate chips or candy melts
Chocolate chips or black icing for eyes
Cooking spray or butter for greasing hands

Instructions

Prepare the Popcorn: Pop the popcorn using an air popper or stovetop method. Place it in a large bowl and set aside.
Melt the Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and mini marshmallows together, stirring until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
Combine: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and stir until all the popcorn is evenly coated.
Shape the Ghosts: Grease your hands with cooking spray or butter. Take a handful of the popcorn mixture and shape it into a ball. Gently form a ghost shape by pinching the top to create a head.
Decorate: Melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Dip the top of each popcorn ball into the melted chocolate and let it set. Use chocolate chips or black icing to create eyes.
Serve: Once the chocolate has hardened, arrange the ghost popcorn balls on a platter and enjoy your spooky treats!