Description
A fun, kid-friendly treat that’s sweet, chewy, and perfect for parties or holidays. With gooey marshmallow coating and festive candy add-ins, these popcorn balls are easy to make, fun to roll, and ideal for gifting.
Ingredients
Makes about 12 popcorn balls
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
16 oz mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 cups plain popped popcorn (air-popped or lightly salted)
1 cup festive M&M’s (or other candy-coated chocolates)
2–3 tbsp holiday sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare Popcorn: Pop 12 cups of popcorn and place in a large mixing bowl. Remove any unpopped kernels.
Melt Butter & Marshmallows: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir constantly until smooth.
Add Vanilla: Stir in vanilla extract and remove from heat.
Mix with Popcorn: Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and mix with a spatula or greased hands until well coated.
Add Mix-Ins: Quickly fold in M&M’s and sprinkles while still warm.
Form Balls: With lightly greased hands or gloves, form into balls about 3 inches in diameter. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
Cool: Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 15–20 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g