Monster Mash Popcorn Balls
Monster Mash Popcorn Balls are crunchy, sticky, and sweet Halloween treats made from popcorn coated in a buttery syrup, shaped into balls, and decorated with candy eyes and sprinkles.
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Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring optional
- Assorted candy eyes sprinkles, and edible decorations
Instructions
- Place 12 cups of popped popcorn in a large bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- In a saucepan, cook sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt over medium heat until boiling.
- Let it bubble for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla and food coloring if using.
- Pour over the popcorn and stir until evenly coated. Let cool slightly, then grease your hands and shape into baseball-sized balls.
- Press in candy eyes, sprinkles, or decorations while still tacky.
- Cool on a parchment-lined sheet, then serve or wrap individually for storage.