Dive into the world of delightful popcorn balls, a classic confection that brings joy to both young and old. Crafted with fluffy marshmallows, popped corn, and a hint of sweetness, these bite-sized treats are perfect for movie nights, parties, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create this timeless snack that combines the airy texture of marshmallows with the crunchy delight of popcorn, resulting in a delectable treat that's hard to resist.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
MARSHMALLOW POPCORN BALLS
These are very easy popcorn balls to make. The marshmallows make them similar to crispy rice cereal bars that are so popular. Made with marshmallows, these are sweet, crispy, and chewy. Everyone's favorite combination!
Provided by Kory H.
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Popcorn Candy Recipes Popcorn Ball Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
- Add vegetable oil to a 4 quart saucepan, and heat over high heat. When oil is hot, add popping corn. Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping, remove from heat. Put popcorn in prepared pan.
- Melt butter In a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in marshmallows and cook until melted, stirring constantly. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and mix with spoon to coat evenly.
- Let mixture cool slightly. Smear butter on your hands or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Mix popcorn with your hands so that it is evenly coated.
- Form popcorn into 8 balls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 86.7 mg, Sugar 18.2 g
MARSHMALLOW POPCORN BALLS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare the popcorn (I use 1/2 cup popcorn kernels with 2 tablespoons coconut oil). Place the popcorn into a large bowl, and remove any un-popped kernels. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the marshmallows, vanilla and salt. Heat, stirring constantly, until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Shortcut: I melted all of the ingredients in a microwave (3 to 4 minutes) stirring a couple of times in between. I like to use disposable gloves, sprayed with non-stick spray to easily form the popcorn balls. Allow to set for at least an hour, so the popcorn balls stay stuck together. That's hard to do, as my family gets into them as fast as I can make them!
BEST EVER POPCORN BALLS
Sweet, crunchy balls of popcorn.
Provided by TABKAT
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Popcorn Candy Recipes Popcorn Ball Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, margarine, cold water, confectioners' sugar and marshmallows. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Carefully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn, coating each kernel.
- Grease hands with vegetable shortening and quickly shape the coated popcorn into balls before it cools. Wrap with cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 151.7 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
POPCORN BALLS
No tricks, only treats here! This classic kid-friendly snack is made with just four ingredients-popcorn, melted buttered, marshmallows, and light brown sugar. Feel free to mix in additional sweet ingredients such as dried fruit, toffee bits, or chopped chocolate to these popcorn balls.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large heavy pot over low heat. Add marshmallows and brown sugar and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
- Pour popcorn and cranberries, or English toffee bits if using, into pot; toss well. With buttered hands, shape into 2 1/2-inch balls. Set on parchment lined baking sheet to dry slightly.
MALLOW POPCORN BALLS
Discover these amazing Mallow Popcorn Balls. Coat popcorn balls with a gooey marshmallow mixture for yummy Mallow Popcorn Balls which your kids will love! Wrap each one individually with plastic wrap and you can even hand them out as party favors.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes with Candy
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add marshmallows and vanilla; cook until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly.
- Place popcorn in large bowl. Add marshmallow mixture; toss until popcorn is evenly coated with marshmallow mixture.
- Shape into 10 (3-inch) balls with lightly greased hands. Place on sheets of waxed paper; let stand until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 60 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right popcorn: Use a popcorn variety that is known for popping big and fluffy. This will result in popcorn balls that are light and airy.
- Don't overcook the popcorn: Overcooked popcorn will be tough and chewy, which will make it difficult to form into balls.
- Use fresh marshmallows: Fresh marshmallows will be soft and gooey, which will help to hold the popcorn balls together.
- Don't add too much butter: Too much butter will make the popcorn balls greasy and difficult to handle.
- Let the popcorn balls cool completely before serving: This will help them to set and become firm.
Conclusion:
Popcorn balls are a fun and easy treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, picnics, or as a quick snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make delicious popcorn balls that will be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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