Popcorn Balls Recipe

5 from 144 votes

Popcorn Balls Recipe

Easy popcorn balls are so sticky and tasty, everyone will love them. They're perfect for any party, holiday, or get-together!!

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

2 (3.2-ounce) bags plain microwave popcorn
2½ cups powdered sugar
1 cup mini marshmallows
¾ cup light corn syrup
4 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter, plus more for your hands
2 teaspoons cold water
a few drops food coloring of choice

Instructions

Pop popcorn and pour it into a large bowl, removing any un-popped kernels.
In a medium pot over medium-high heat, combine powdered sugar, marshmallows, corn syrup, margarine, water, and food coloring. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
Carefully pour over the popcorn, stirring to coat each kernel.
Let cool a bit, then butter your fingers so you can easily handle and shape popcorn into 3–4-inch balls before they cool.
Wrap with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.

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Notes

Make ahead of time. Wrap balls with plastic wrap and store them at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Serving suggestion. Make the balls a little bit smaller and insert a popsicle stick into the middle of each one before wrapping to eliminate some of the mess and stickiness that comes with these.

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