This past weekΒ my daughter needed a birthday treat to share with her class and since our school district has requirements about what parents can and cannot bring, I had to choose something sweet but not too sweet. These popcorn balls were the perfect compromise and easy to boot! They take minimal ingredients and made a whole bunch so I only had to make one big batch.
Easy {sticky} Popcorn Balls
2 bags natural microwave popcorn
2 bags mini marshmallows
1/4 c. unsalted butter
dash of salt
non-stick spray
sprinkles (if desired)
– Pop the corn and let it cool. Line the counter with some wax paper so the balls can set on there. Set out your colored sprinkles, if using them.
– While it’s cooling, melt the butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Add in the marshmallows, one bag at a time, and microwave to melt them. I did one minute at a time and stirred in between.
– Spray a large pot or bowl with non-stick spray and then add the popcorn when it is cool.
– After the marshmallow is melted, let it also cool for a few minutes and add the salt. Pour the sticky marshmallow over the popcorn.
– Spray your hands with non-stick spray and stir it by hand, forming it into balls and placing them on the wax paper to set up. I had to respray my hands about after 5 balls, because the mix would get too sticky.
– Sprinkle with the colored sprinkles and let set for an hour.
– After they are set, wrap in plastic wrap individually or place in baggies.
-Makes 25Β popcorn balls.
- 2 bags natural microwave popcorn
- 2 bags mini marshmallows
- ¼ c. unsalted butter
- dash of salt
- non-stick spray
- sprinkles (if desired)
- Pop the corn and let it cool. Line the counter with some wax paper so the balls can set on there. Set out your colored sprinkles, if using them.
- While it's cooling, melt the butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Add in the marshmallows, one bag at a time, and microwave to melt them. I did one minute at a time and stirred in between.
- Spray a large pot or bowl with non-stick spray and then add the popcorn when it is cool.
- After the marshmallow is melted, let it also cool for a few minutes and add the salt. Pour the sticky marshmallow over the popcorn.
- Spray your hands with non-stick spray and stir it by hand, forming it into balls and placing them on the wax paper to set up. I had to re-spray my hands about after 5 balls, because the mix would get too sticky.
- Sprinkle with the colored sprinkles and let set for an hour.
- After they are set, wrap in plastic wrap individually or place in baggies.
- Makes 25 popcorn balls.
My daughter and her friends LOVED these treats! They were sticky but fun to eat. It was the perfect birthday treat.
These look delicious! Perfect for an after school snack!!
Thank you! My kids loved them!
I used to love eating popcorn balls as a kid! I haven’t had one in forever… and I’ve never seen them made with marshmallows before but that looks super yummy!! I am definitely going to try this! π
xo Always, Abby
They were SO easy!! Super fun too!
Yummy, these look good.
They were yummy! Thank you!
These look and sound amazing, yum!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
These look so easy + fun to make! π I definitely want to try and make them.
Thanks! They were super easy and the kids loved them! Next time I may try and color the marshmallow mix and get colored popcorn balls!
These look so fun and love how easy they are to make! My son would love these π Can’t wait to try this, thanks for sharing π
I am going to put this on my Christmas bucket list. I know my family would enjoy eating and making these.
Thank you! They are super easy and fun for the kids to help out with π