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Christmas Popcorn Balls

Festive Christmas Popcorn Balls Easy No-Bake Delight

These Christmas Popcorn Balls are a delightful no-bake treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn Base
  • 1 cup Unpopped Popcorn Kernels Pop them your favorite way.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Can use margarine as a substitute.
For the Sticky Mixture
  • 4 cups Miniature Marshmallows Avoid substitutions for best results.
For the Festive Touch
  • 1 cup Red and Green M&M Candies Feel free to swap with any chocolate.
  • 1 cup Festive Sprinkles Any themed sprinkles will do.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by popping your popcorn using your preferred method, aiming for about 10 cups of popped popcorn.
  2. In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter. Add 4 cups of miniature marshmallows, stirring until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popped popcorn, gently stirring to coat.
  4. Let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes before folding in 1 cup each of M&Ms and festive sprinkles.
  5. Lightly spray hands with non-stick cooking spray and form about 12 balls from the mixture.
  6. Place popcorn balls on a lined baking sheet and let them cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze individually wrapped for up to 4 weeks.

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