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    Slime Popcorn with Candy Eyeballs Recipe

    By April Boller Wright 37 Comments

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    A quick and easy slime popcorn recipe that's perfect to make for Halloween and parties! I'll also show you how you can turn these into halloween popcorn balls.  

    A picture of bowl of slime popcorn with candy eyeballs

    This green slime popcorn recipe comes from the Food Network Magazine.  I knew I had to make it plus HELLOOO it's popcorn, it's green popcorn with eyeballs, and it stretches like slime.

    More on how to make it stretch in the notes of the recipe.  What's not to love? Kids will find this treat irresistible!

    My son was supposed to help me make this slime popcorn,  but he was more interested in eating the ingredients. I let him have his way a just a bit since we don't allow him to eat a lot of sweets.

    SLIME POPCORN INGREDIENTS:

    10 cups of popcorn (2 bags of microwave popcorn about 8 cups)
    ½ cup brown sugar
    8 tbsp unsalted butter
    16 oz marshmallow
    6 drops of green food coloring
    Pack of candy eyeballs ( Walmart)

    HOW TO MAKE THE SLIME POPCORN:

    To make the green slime popcorn, first, Pop both bags of popcorn.  Next pour it into a large wide bowl. Remove all the kernels.

    Melt the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often.

    Spray a wooden spoon or spatula with cooking spray. Add the marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth. 

    Now that the marshmallows are melted, add food coloring. 

    Stir until color is evenly distributed.

    Add the popcorn and candy eyes to the pot and combine until evenly coated. 

    Place the popcorn into a bowl or a plastic zip bag. Best if eaten within a couple days. 

    HOW TO MAKE SLIME POPCORN BALLS 

    To make this recipe into halloween popcorn balls,  Grease your hands with vegetable shortening then form the popcorn into a ball right away before it's cooled.  Wrap each ball with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.

    A picture of bowl of slime popcorn with candy eyeballs

    Slime Popcorn Recipe

    April Boller Wright
    A quick and easy Halloween popcorn recipe called slime popcorn with candy eyeballs. It's so much fun to make.  This recipe makes easy popcorn balls too. Parents, let your kid bring this Halloween popcorn to school!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 cups of popcorn 2 bags of microwave popcorn about 10 cups
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 8 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 16 oz marshmallow
    • 6 drops green food coloring Add less or more drops until you achieve your desired color.
    • Pack of candy eyeballs You can find candy eyes at Walmart or a craft store.

    Instructions
     

    • Remove all of the kernels from the cooked popcorn. Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Spray a wooden spoon or spatula with cooking spray the marshmallows(the spray will keep the marshmallows and popcorn from sticking to the spoon). Stir until marshmallows are melted. Add a few drops of food coloring to the pot and stir until color is evenly distributed. Add popcorn and candy and combine until evenly coated.
    • To make easy popcorn balls, spray hands with cooking spray. Form into a ball right away before. Serve or, wrap each ball with plastic wrap and store at room temperature. Best if eaten within 2 days.

    Notes

    TIPS TO MAKE THIS SLIME POPCORN 

    The popcorn will stretch right after it's done the cooking.  It will not stretch once it has cooled down. 
    Store the slime popcorn in an airtight container. It's best to eat within 3 days of storage. 
    Post updated: 9/28/2019
    Keyword halloween popcorn, halloween popcorn balls, popcorn balls, slime popcorn
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Enjoy and look out for my Halloween Slime drink recipe next week! 

     

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    Comments

    1. Tarsha Williams

      September 30, 2019 at 8:53 am

      I love this and it's on of the easiest halloween recipes I've seen so far! Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • April

        September 30, 2019 at 1:04 pm

        Ha ha!Exactly and that's why I made it. Super easy and the kids love it! Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Stephanie Simmons

      September 03, 2018 at 11:04 am

      This looks so good and so fun to make! I'm not even a kid but I think my hubby and I would have tons of fun with this! 🙂 Can't wait for Halloween!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Jacqueline Debono

      September 01, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      This is such a fun looking recipe. I wish I had kids young enough to make it for! May be I can borrow the neighbours'!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Arjhon

      September 01, 2018 at 9:50 am

      My little sister will surely love this. One of her favorite colors is yellow-green. This is perfect for this coming Halloween, definitely adding this to our list. Thanks for sharing.5 stars

      Reply
    5. Stine Mari

      August 31, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      That looks perfect for kids! Actually, I would love to eat this too, it looks like so much fun. I have never tasted popcorn that isn't only just salted, I am very interested in trying it someday, so maybe I'll make this for Halloween! (And of course, family first - don't worry about it)
      Stine Mari My Profile5 stars

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    6. Mirlene

      August 31, 2018 at 2:39 pm

      Now I know what I'm making in October!!!! My boys will love this - it is slimy, green, and it has eyeballs. My daughter will enjoy it because of the marshmallows
      What a neat, creative treat! Glad to hear you are settling well in Kansas!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Linda

      August 31, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      Well I hope you get some me-time after all the move and getting kids ready to go back to school. And these popcorn are so fun and perfect for Halloween. I might steal the idea for our neighborhood kids too!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Diana

      August 30, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      I need to make this with my nephew who is obsessed with slime! Cute and fun!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Gloria

      August 29, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      My grandkids would totally LOVE this. I think I will print this off and tuck it away. What a fun party treat too. The love playing with slime, they for sure will love eating this.5 stars

      Reply
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