Party-Perfect Blue Monster Popcorn Balls

🎉 Looking for a snack that’s just as fun to look at as it is to eat? These Blue Monster Popcorn Balls will have everyone at your party grinning ear-to-ear. Kids love them, adults can’t resist them, and you’ll love how easy they are to whip up.

With a bright pop of color and those iconic candy eyes staring back at you, these little monsters are perfect for themed birthdays, baby showers, or even a playful movie night. And guess what? You can swap the blue for any color to match your vibe!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✨ Cute enough for any celebration
✨ Simple ingredients & no fancy skills needed
✨ Customizable for any theme
✨ Kids can help make them—messy hands welcome!

🛒 What You’ll Need

Tools

• Small saucepan
• Silicone spatula
• Large mixing bowl
• Large pot
• Food-safe gloves

Ingredients

• 9 cups popped popcorn
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4–5 drops blue food coloring (gel or liquid)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 10.5 oz marshmallows
• 1 cup mini chocolate chip cookies (broken a bit)
• 1 cup mini Oreos
• 24 candy eyes

👩‍🍳 How to Make Blue Monster Popcorn Balls

Step 1: Make Your Color Syrup

In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the sugar is fully dissolved and turns syrupy. Drop in the food coloring and stir until evenly tinted.

Step 2: Coat the Popcorn

Pour your popped popcorn into a big bowl. Drizzle the blue syrup over the popcorn, and stir gently until all kernels are coated in that beautiful monster hue.

Step 3: Add the Cookie Crunch

Toss in the mini cookies and mini Oreos, and give it a gentle stir to combine.

Step 4: Melt the Gooey Magic

In a large pot, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and cook, stirring, until completely melted and smooth.

Step 5: Bring It All Together

Pour the marshmallow mixture over your popcorn-cookie mix. Use your spatula to coat everything well.

Step 6: Shape the Monsters

With gloved hands (trust me, this gets sticky!), form the mixture into about 12 popcorn balls.

Step 7: Add the Eyes

While the balls are still a little tacky, press two candy eyes into each one to bring your monsters to life.

💡 Pro Tips

• Spray your gloves lightly with cooking spray to make shaping easier.
• Store in an airtight container if you’re making them ahead—best within 2–3 days.
• Change the color for other characters or themes—pink for pigs, green for aliens, you name it!

🎈 A Little Story Behind These Monsters…

I still remember the first time I made these popcorn balls. It was for my nephew’s 5th birthday, and he was absolutely obsessed with a certain googly-eyed, cookie-loving monster. (You know the one.)

I wanted something cute and creative that wasn’t just another tray of cupcakes—and that kids could actually help make without turning my kitchen into a disaster zone. (Well… less of a disaster, at least.)

So I grabbed a bag of popcorn, some mini cookies I had in the pantry, and a handful of candy eyes I’d bought “just in case,” and these little blue monsters were born.

The kids’ faces when they saw them? Priceless. Their sticky, happy hands as they shaped the popcorn balls and pressed on the eyes? Even better.

Now I make them whenever we need a fun party treat—or just a rainy afternoon activity with the little ones. And every single time, they bring out big smiles (and a few giggles when those candy eyes end up crooked).

So grab your popcorn, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create some sweet little monsters of your own.

Blue Monster Popcorn Balls

These adorable Blue Monster Popcorn Balls are sweet, sticky, and full of personality! Perfect for parties, themed birthdays, or just a fun day in the kitchen. Kids and adults alike won’t be able to resist their charm.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 popcorn balls

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 9 cups popped popcorn
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 –5 drops blue food coloring
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 10.5 oz bag marshmallows
• 1 cup mini chocolate chip cookies lightly broken
• 1 cup mini Oreos
• 24 candy eyeballs

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Small saucepan
• Large pot
• Silicone spatula
• Food-safe gloves
• Measuring cups & spoons

Method

 

1. 1️⃣ In a small saucepan, heat the sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves completely and turns into a clear syrup. Stir in the blue food coloring.
2. 2️⃣ Pour the syrup over the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently until all popcorn is evenly coated.
3. 3️⃣ Add the mini cookies and mini Oreos to the bowl and mix gently.
4. 4️⃣ In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
5. 5️⃣ Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and cookie mix. Use a spatula to combine everything evenly.
6. 6️⃣ Wearing food-safe gloves, shape the mixture into 12 even-sized balls while it’s still warm and sticky.
7. 7️⃣ Press two candy eyes onto each ball to give your little monsters their signature look.
8. 8️⃣ Let cool for about 10–15 minutes to set before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

💡 Pro Tip:

Spray your gloves lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking while you shape the balls.