Witchy Popcorn Balls
Ingredients
- 16 chocolate wafer cookies
- nonstick cooking spray
- 3 quarts popped popcorn
- 4 tablespoons 1/2 stick butter or margarine
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons lime gelatin dessert mix 1/2 of 3-ounce box
- green food coloring optional
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- licorice strings
- 8 chocolate ice cream cones
- orange sugar sprinkles placed in small dish
- jelly beans
- candy corns
Instructions
- Spread sheet of waxed or parchment paper over work surface and place wafer cookies on it.
- Spray large mixing bowl with nonstick cooking spray and place popcorn inside.
- In medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in marshmallows and gelatin powder until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Adjust color with 1-2 drops food color, if desired. Pour mixture over popcorn and mix until coated.
- Spray hands with nonstick cooking spray and press firmly to form into eight balls. Place balls on eight wafer cookies. Press candy decorations into popcorn balls to form “eyes,” “nose” and “mouth.”
- In small, microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips, covered, 10 seconds. Stir to aid melting. Repeat as needed until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon melted chocolate on top of each popcorn ball. Press licorice strings into chocolate to form “hair.”
- Dip cone edges into melted chocolate then orange sugar sprinkles. Place on remaining wafer cookies to form “witches’ hats.” Place hats on popcorn balls. Allow chocolate to set about 45 minutes before serving.
- Serve or seal individually in plastic wrap.
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