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October 6, 2015 by Jennifer

Oooey-Gooey Popcorn Balls

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Hey Busy Being Jennifer reader! Kristin from Orville Redenbacher’s here. I am excited to be writing for Jennifer today! Before I share my Halloween recipe, let me tell you a little more about myself… I live in Chicago with my dog, Joey. If you’ve never been to the Windy City—there’s always something going on! I mix it up on the weekends by checking out exhibits at the Art Institute, trying a new restaurant or going for a run along Lake Shore Drive.

I cannot wait for my favorite holiday of the year—Halloween! I love to dress up in a different costume every year. I’ve done everything from a blood-sucking vampress to Lady Gaga’s motorcycle-chic Judas getup. Whether you are trick-or-treating with the little ones or attending a friend’s spooky party, Halloween is not the same without some sweet treats! Change it up from classic candy corn to some Oooey-Gooey Popcorn Balls. What I love most about these popcorn balls is that I can wrap them in cellophane to create popcorn pumpkins. See instructions below the recipe!

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Oooey-Gooey Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet® Butter Microwave Popcorn
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 cups marshmallows
  • 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Once popped, transfer to a large heatproof bowl; remove all unpopped kernels.

Oooey-Gooey Popcorn Balls - BusyBeingJennifer.com

In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, heat butter until melted. Add marshmallows and peanut butter; microwave until marshmallows appear puffed.

Oooey-Gooey Popcorn Balls - BusyBeingJennifer.com

Oooey-Gooey Popcorn Balls - BusyBeingJennifer.com

Carefully remove bowl from microwave and add vanilla; stir with a heatproof spatula.*

Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn; stir well until popcorn is coated.

Use hands to form popcorn mixture into 2-1/2-inch balls; roll firmly.

Oooey-Gooey Popcorn Balls - BusyBeingJennifer.com

*When creating pumpkin popcorn balls, bring out vibrant orange coloring by adding orange food coloring to the marshmallow mixture before mixing with the popcorn.

Individually wrap each popcorn ball in orange cellophane. When wrapping, bunch the sides of cellophane around each popcorn ball and tie with a black ribbon. Cut out Jack-o-lantern eyes, noses and mouths from black construction paper and tape onto the cellophane. There you go!

Treat your ghouls and gals to these festive Oooey-Gooey Popcorn Balls. If you want more buttered popcorn ideas and easy snack recipes, check out the Orville Redenbacher’s site!

Make your own Oooey-Gooey Popcorn Balls! They’re the perfect #Halloween Treat!

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Comments

  1. Krista says

    October 6, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    Oh yum yum yum!! I love popcorn balls, and with peanut butter?? I’m making these tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Sharyl Connor says

      October 8, 2015 at 3:59 pm

      I love popcorn balls to Krista. Let me (or us) know how your peanut butter p/ balls turn out. Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Charlene Asay says

    October 18, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    I love popcorn balls this time of year. I have never seen a recipe with peanut butter. sounds yummy. thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Tianna says

    October 20, 2015 at 11:41 am

    yummy! these look delicious!

    Reply
  4. [email protected] Recipe says

    October 20, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    I like this idea better than trying to make candy coating, easy to make and easier on the teeth. Thanks for sharing on Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays link up. Hope to see you back next week.

    Reply
  5. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    October 22, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    Oh I LOVE popcorn balls! I use to have at least one every Halloween when growing up, but haven’t had one in years. I should make some and keep them all to myself (-; Thanks for the memories,and sharing your recipe.

    Reply
  6. Rhonda Gales says

    October 23, 2015 at 5:22 am

    These are perfect for move night. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best linkup.

    Reply
  7. Beverly says

    October 24, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    These look delicious! What a fun Halloween treat. Your popcorn balls are one of our features at today’s Snickerdoodle Sunday Party.

    Reply
  8. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    October 25, 2015 at 1:56 am

    Looks yummy. Pinned & shared. Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight Party. See you again soon.

    Reply
  9. vmorgan456 says

    October 27, 2015 at 4:48 am

    I love this recipe as I have had a hard time making popcorn balls before. I can’t wait to try! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply

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