Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
Get ready to indulge in the perfect blend of nostalgia and crunch with these irresistible Marshmallow Popcorn Balls! This quick and easy recipe combines fluffy, popped popcorn with a buttery, gooey marshmallow coating for a treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat. With just 10 minutes of prep and a touch of vanilla for a hint of sweetness, these delectable popcorn balls come together in no time. The option to add food coloring makes them perfect for themed parties, holidays, or kids' events, while a short cooling time means they’re ready to enjoy almost instantly. Whether you’re craving a retro snack or looking for a crowd-pleaser to share, these Marshmallow Popcorn Balls are a must-try.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cups Popped popcorn
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 10 ounces Mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 drops Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Start by popping about 10 cups of popcorn. You can use stovetop, microwave, or air-popped popcorn. Remove any unpopped kernels and place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows to the saucepan.
Stir the marshmallows continuously over low heat until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and food coloring (if using) until fully incorporated.
Quickly pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn in the large mixing bowl, and gently toss the popcorn with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until all the popcorn is evenly coated.
Grease your hands lightly with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking. Working quickly, take small handfuls of the coated popcorn mixture and shape them into balls about 3 inches in diameter, or your desired size.
Place the formed popcorn balls onto a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper to cool and set fully, about 15-20 minutes.
Once cooled, the Marshmallow Popcorn Balls are ready to serve! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.4 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 807 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.7 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 162.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 5% | |
*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.
