Loaded Candy Popcorn Balls
Indulge in a playful, sweet treat with these Loaded Candy Popcorn Balls—a no-bake delight that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Bursting with the crunch of plain popcorn, gooey marshmallow coating, and a medley of colorful mix-ins like mini chocolate candies, pretzel bits, sprinkles, and optional gummy pieces, these handheld snacks are perfect for parties, holidays, or family movie nights. Ready in just 20 minutes, these festive popcorn balls bring a balance of salty and sweet with a chewy, satisfying texture that’s sure to impress kids and adults alike. Easily customizable and simple to store, they make a cheerful addition to any dessert table or snack spread while adding a nostalgic touch to your celebrations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cups Popped plain popcorn
- 4 cups Mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Mini chocolate candies (e.g., M&M's)
- 0.5 cup Colorful sprinkles
- 0.5 cup Mini pretzel pieces
- 0.5 cup Chopped gummy candies (optional)
- 1 as needed Cooking spray or butter (for greasing hands)
Instructions
Prepare a large baking sheet or flat surface by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, place the popped popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and gently mix with a spatula until the popcorn is evenly coated.
Once the popcorn is well coated, quickly add the mini chocolate candies, sprinkles, pretzel pieces, and chopped gummy candies (if using). Gently fold the mixture to distribute the add-ins without letting them melt too much.
Lightly grease your hands with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking. Scoop a handful of the popcorn mixture and roll it into a ball, pressing gently to shape it. Place the ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Let the popcorn balls cool and set at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes.
Once fully cooled, serve immediately or wrap each popcorn ball individually in plastic wrap for storage. They can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.4 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.8 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 1084 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 752.9 g | 274% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 471.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1079 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
