Easy Popcorn Balls Recipe
Easy Popcorn Balls are a fun and festive treat perfect for parties or holiday celebrations. This recipe combines fluffy popcorn with a sweet marshmallow and cocoa mixture, creating a chewy, flavorful snack that’s easy to make and decorate with sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 popcorn balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Base
- 8 cups popped popcorn
Marshmallow Mixture
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, plus more for buttering baking sheet
- 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons hot cocoa mix powder (optional)
Decoration
- 2 tablespoons Christmas sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and set aside. Spread butter onto a large baking sheet or use cooking spray to grease it evenly.
- Spread the popcorn: Pour the popped popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly to ensure good coverage with the marshmallow mixture.
- Melt butter and marshmallows: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly for about 5 minutes until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
- Add cocoa powder: Once the marshmallow mixture is melted, stir in the hot cocoa mix powder thoroughly to create a sweet and chocolatey coating.
- Combine popcorn and marshmallow mixture: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture evenly over the spread out popcorn. Using a spatula, gently coat all the popcorn to ensure it is well covered. Then sprinkle the Christmas sprinkles over the top for decoration.
- Shape the popcorn balls: Allow the mixture to cool enough so you can handle it safely. Using a large ice cream scoop (about 3 tablespoons), scoop out the coated popcorn. Roll each scoop between your hands to form a compact ball.
- Set the popcorn balls: Place each popcorn ball into a cupcake liner to hold its shape. Alternatively, you can wrap them in plastic wrap to store or gift.
Notes
- Butter the baking sheet well to prevent sticking or use cooking spray.
- Hot cocoa powder is optional but adds a delicious chocolate flavor.
- Sprinkles add a colorful festive touch but can be omitted or substituted with other toppings.
- Work quickly when shaping the popcorn balls before the mixture hardens.
- Store popcorn balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for best freshness.
Keywords: Popcorn Balls, Marshmallow Treat, Holiday Snack, Easy Popcorn Recipe, Party Food
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