Get ready for a frightfully fun treat! Our Three-Eyed Monster Popcorn Ball is a monstrous blend of crunchy popcorn, sticky marshmallow, and a splash of color, all rolled into one delightful orb. Each popcorn ball is adorned with three googly candy eyes, giving it a playful and spooky charm that’s perfect for Halloween! This treat is not just a feast for the eyes—each bite delivers a burst of sweetness, with a perfect balance of flavors that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you're at a Halloween party or enjoying a spooky movie night, this Three-Eyed Monster Popcorn Ball is the ultimate snack for thrill-seekers and candy lovers alike. Embrace the monster within and indulge in this deliciously eerie creation!
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Three-Eyed Monster Popcorn Ball
Three-Eyed Monster Popcorn Ball
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Category
Halloween
Servings
8
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
3 minutes
Get ready for a frightfully fun treat! Our Three-Eyed Monster Popcorn Ball is a monstrous blend of crunchy popcorn, sticky marshmallow, and a splash of color, all rolled into one delightful orb. Each popcorn ball is adorned with three googly candy eyes, giving it a playful and spooky charm that’s perfect for Halloween!This treat is not just a feast for the eyes—each bite delivers a burst of sweetness, with a perfect balance of flavors that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you're at a Halloween party or enjoying a spooky movie night, this Three-Eyed Monster Popcorn Ball is the ultimate snack for thrill-seekers and candy lovers alike. Embrace the monster within and indulge in this deliciously eerie creation!
Ingredients
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10 oz package mini marshmallows
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp neon green food color (any color is fine)
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1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
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12 cups popped kettle corn
- 8 plastic vampire teeth
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Edible candy eyeballs
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2-4 long pieces of dried papaya or mango
Directions
Place the marshmallows in a large heat-proof microwave-safe bowl. Add the butter cubes on top. Place in the microwave and cook for 1:30 to 2 minutes, or until the marshmallows puff up. Remove the mixture from the microwave and whisk until the butter is incorporated. Add the green food color and salt. Whisk until well combined. (This can also be done in a saucepan on the stove top.)
Place popped popcorn in an oversized mixing bowl. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture on top and stir together with a wooden spoon. This will be messy, and you won’t be able to coat every piece of popcorn, but do the best you can.
Spray your hands with baking spray or butter them. Shape the mixture into 8 apple-sized balls and place on a piece of parchment paper. Re-spray or butter hands as needed. Refrigerate popcorn balls until firm.
Use a knife to cut a slit in one side of a popcorn ball. Insert plastic vampire teeth and shape the popcorn ball around it. If the vampire teeth are too springy they will cause the popcorn ball to split in half. If you experience this, reshape the ball and cut the teeth at the hinges with scissors; insert the teeth as two separate pieces (I had to do this with 2 of my monsters). Repeat with remaining popcorn balls.
Add candy eyeballs above the mouth. They should adhere to the sticky popcorn balls, but if they don’t then use frosting or melted chocolate as adhesive.
Cut dried papaya in half lengthwise to make tongues. Place the slices inside the monster mouths.
Package monster popcorn balls individually in clear cellophane bags or stack them on a cake plate to serve.