Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Chocolate Halloween Popcorn Balls, a perfect combination of sweet and salty that’s sure to evoke warm memories of Halloween nights. These easy-to-make treats are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, making them a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether you’re hosting a spooky gathering or enjoying a cozy movie night, these popcorn balls are the ideal festive snack to share and savor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups plain popcorn (freshly popped)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Halloween sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper or stovetop method until you have about 8 cups.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and butter together until smooth. Stir gently to prevent scorching.
- Add the corn syrup and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the popped popcorn in a large bowl. Gently fold until all pieces are coated.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then grease your hands with butter and shape into golf ball-sized spheres.
- Roll each ball in Halloween sprinkles while still sticky, then place on parchment paper to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg