Party Popcorn Balls
Add a festive touch to your next gathering with these irresistible Party Popcorn Balls! Bursting with sweet marshmallow goodness, these colorful treats are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Crafted from freshly popped popcorn coated in a gooey marshmallow-butter mixture, they come together in just 25 minutes, making them an ideal last-minute party snack. Customize your popcorn balls with vibrant food coloring or mix-ins like sprinkles and candies for a fun, personalized twist. Perfectly portable and delightfully chewy, these handheld treats will be a show-stopping addition to your dessert table. Whether it’s a birthday bash, movie night, or holiday celebration, these Party Popcorn Balls are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cups Popcorn kernels
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 10 ounces Mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 drops Food coloring (optional)
- 0.5 cups Sprinkles or candy mix-ins (optional)
Instructions
Pop your popcorn kernels either in a popcorn maker or stovetop until you achieve approximately 10 cups of popped popcorn. Remove any unpopped kernels and transfer the popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the mini marshmallows to the saucepan and stir until completely melted and smooth. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and food coloring (if using). Mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Quickly pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn in the large mixing bowl. Use a spatula or spoon to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly.
If using sprinkles or candy mix-ins, fold them into the mixture while still warm.
Lightly grease your hands with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking. Scoop a handful of the coated popcorn mixture and firmly press it together to form a ball. Continue forming balls until all the mixture is used.
Place the popcorn balls on a sheet of parchment or wax paper to set and cool completely.
Once cooled, wrap each ball in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Serve and enjoy at your party!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.7 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 913 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1090.1 g | 396% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 150.0 g | 536% | |
| Total Sugars | 271.5 g | ||
| Protein | 120.4 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 3353 mg | 71% | |
*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.
