Halloween Popcorn Balls are the perfect fun treat and EASY to make, made with marshmallows, plain popcorn, candy, and food coloring, ready in under 30 minutes!
In a medium saucepan, melt a whole stick of butter over medium-low heat. When the butter is mostly melted, add marshmallows, stirring constantly.
Once the marshmallows are completely melted, about 5 minutes, add a few drops of food coloring, stirring until completely mixed in.
Place half of the popcorn on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pour half of the marshmallow mixture on top, moving up and down the pan to distribute as evenly as possible. Add half of the M&Ms and sprinkles on top. Repeat with the remaining popcorn and ingredients in another layer.
Grease your hands with oil and mix all of the ingredients together, spreading the marshmallow mixture as much as possible. Form the popcorn mixture into balls, pressing gently with your hands.
Add the sticks into the middle of the balls, pressing firmly so they stay in place. Finish decorating with additional candies and sprinkles.
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!Refrigerate for 3-4 days in an airtight container. Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container for 1-2 months. Wrap the container in an extra layer of plastic wrap to help prevent freezer burn.Cooking Tips
If you buy microwave popcorn, avoid extra butter popcorn. We want to build our own flavors here. If you pop popcorn from scratch, use an air popper, or very little oil in an oil popper.
Be sure to mix the marshmallow as it cooks, to avoid any caramelized sugar in the mixture.
When you form the popcorn into balls, press gently with your hands to get every thing to stick together really well. Do this around the sticks, too.