Festive Christmas Popcorn Balls for Sweet Holiday Cheer
Festive Christmas Popcorn Balls for Sweet Holiday Cheer
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Popcorn Kernels
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 5 cups Miniature Marshmallows
- 1 cup Red and Green M&M Candies
- 1/4 cup Festive Sprinkles
Instructions
- Pop about 1 cup of popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method and set aside.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large pot over medium-low heat, then add and stir in 5 cups of miniature marshmallows until smooth.
- Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and fold until evenly coated.
- Mix in 1 cup of red and green M&M candies and 1/4 cup of festive sprinkles, then allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into tight balls and repeat until done.
- Place the popcorn balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
- Feel free to use microwave popcorn for convenience.
- Salted butter can be used; reduce added salt.
- Use mini marshmallows for the best consistency.
- Other colored candies can substitute for different occasions.
- Any colorful sprinkles can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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