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FOOD FUN: Halloween Popcorn Balls

October 23, 2014 at 8:43 am · Filed under Food Fun, Halloween & Fall, Recipes, Snacks, Thanksgiving & Fall

They’re sweet, they’re fun and they’re whole grain! And there’s a bonus: You make them in the microwave!

You’ve got time to whip up these Halloween popcorn balls, thanks to busy mother of three Ashleigh, of the blog Bee in Our Bonnet. Ashleigh contributed this recipe to SomewhatSimple.com.

While the popcorn balls are shaped like pumpkins, the flavor is orange—from orange Jell-O! Jell-O flavored popcorn is a favorite treat at Ashleigh’s home.

RECIPE: HALLOWEEN POPCORN BALLS

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter

1 box (3 ounces) orange-flavored Jell-O

1/4 cup corn syrup

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

12 cups popped popcorn (approximate)

Tootsie Roll mini candies

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Popcorn balls for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Photo courtesy SomewhatSimple.com.

Green candies: choice of Starbursts, green apple Tootsie Rolls, Laffy Taffys or anything that can be shaped into leaves (green Air Heads were used in the photo)

Preparation

1. MELT butter in a large microwavable bowl. Stir in Jell-O and corn syrup.

2. MICROWAVE again until the mixture reaches a full boil (try 1 minute, then more if needed). Stir. Mix in baking soda. Stir for 2-3 minutes.

3. MIX in popcorn. The popcorn should be covered evenly with the flavoring.

4. MICROWAVE for 30 seconds more. You can microwave for longer if you prefer your popcorn balls crispy instead of gooey.

5. FORM into balls. Kids can help, using plastic bags with a little non-stick spray on them as gloves.

6. ADD Tootsie Roll minis for the stems and shape the green candy into leaves. Be sure to press the stem and leaves in while the popcorn ball is still warm and pliable.

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