Candy Corn Popcorn Balls Recipe

By Trina @embellishcandle
The best part about Halloween besides the costumes is the tasty treats that comes along with all of the other fun festivities. Candy Corn Popcorn Balls is one of those yummy traditions! If you haven't had them yet... what are you waiting for?! They are super tasty and easy to make. This is a wonderful recipe to make with the kiddos! Directions
  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat; add the popcorn kernels and peanut oil. When the oil starts to sizzle, sprinkle the sugar over the kernels. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and shake the pot until the popping slows down, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and add the popcorn, candy corn and peanuts.
  2. Combine the marshmallows and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn mixture and gently toss to coat.
  4. Coat your hands with cooking spray, then shape the popcorn into 3-inch balls.
  5. Let cool and enjoy!


6 tablespoons popcorn kernels

Eden Organic - Eden Foods Organic Popcorn Kernels 20 oz - $3.55, See Site shipping - Available at Tropical Traditions

1/4 cup peanut oil

Bell - PB2 Roasted Peanut Oil 12.3 fl oz - $6.19, See Site shipping - Available at LuckyVitamin.com

1/2 cup sugar

Joe Blow - Trader Joe's Organic Sugar Evaporated Cane Juice Certified USDA Organic Certified Organic Quality Assurance International and Kosher (QAI) 2 Pound Bag (32 Oz) - $10.00, 7.24 shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

Cooking spray

PAM - Olive Oil Cooking Spray - $4.99, 5.99 shipping - Available at Casa.com

1 cup candy corn

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1/2 cup roasted peanuts

Planters - Honey Roasted Peanuts (Case of 6) - $11.99, 5.95 shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

4 cups mini marshmallows (about 2/3 of a 10-ounce bag)

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4 tablespoons unsalted butter

President - President Imported Unsalted Butter,7oz (199g) - $5.99, 9.15 shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace
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