These popcorn balls are ready in 10 minutes and will satisfy the sweet, salty, and spice lovers in your family. Double the recipe to make a larger batch, or serve in Halloween-inspired cupcake liners to make things extra festive.
Ingredients
- Base Ingredients:
- 5 cups of popcorn, popped (equal to 1/4 cup, unpopped)
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil (omit if making Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup)
- 1 cup mini vegan marshmallows
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Topping Options
- Bobbing for Apples:
- 1/2 cup dried apple slices, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- Spooky Spice:
- 2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Pumpkin Spice & Sprinkles:
- 2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup:
- 3 Tbsp peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp vegan chocolate chips
- Corn Crispy Treats:
- 1/4 cup mini vegan marshmallows
- 1 tsp sea salt
Preparation
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Prep all ingredients for the toppings of your choice.
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Pop popcorn, add toppings, stir, then cover to keep warm.
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In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt coconut oil. If making Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup variety, melt peanut butter instead of coconut oil.
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Remove from heat. Add marshmallow, sea salt, and vanilla, stirring until combined. Remove from heat (this can take up to five minutes, stick with it).
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Pour sticky mix over popcorn, grease hand lightly with coconut oil and mix with hands.
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Mold popcorn into balls. You may need to allow them to cool slightly first.
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Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet to cool.
