Ingredients
Popcorn (popped), 10-12 cups, Air-popped for crunchier, microwave for softer
Mini marshmallows, 4 cups, must be fresh for best results
Butter, 1/4 cup, unsalted works well
Salt, pinch, optional, balances sweetness
Vanilla extract, 1 tsp, optional, adds depth of flavor
Instructions
1-Prepare the popcorn: Pop the popcorn and place in a large bowl; pick through and remove all unpopped kernels.
2-Melt the marshmallow mixture: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then reduce to low. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until smooth and glossy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute; remove from heat if browning occurs.
3-Combine popcorn with marshmallow: Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and stir quickly to coat evenly. If using mix-ins like M&Ms or sprinkles, fold them in while warm and sticky.
4-Shape the popcorn balls: Wet your hands with cold water to prevent sticking. Grab a portion and press firmly but gently into a tennis ball-sized ball, rewetting hands as needed.
5-Cool the balls: Set each shaped ball on wax paper and let cool completely for 15-20 minutes before serving or wrapping.
Last Step:
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🍬 Use fresh marshmallows for the smoothest texture, as stale ones create a grainy mixture.
⏱️ Work quickly once the marshmallows melt since the mixture hardens as it cools; have everything prepped and ready.
🔥 Keep the heat low when melting marshmallows to avoid burning, which makes the balls hard and bitter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- cooling time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg