Description
These Christmas Popcorn Balls are a delightful holiday treat that the whole family will love. Made with popped popcorn, marshmallows, and a touch of vanilla, these festive popcorn balls are perfect for snacking or gifting during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 10 cups plain popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup kernels)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red and green holiday sprinkles, mini M&Ms, or crushed peppermint candies (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter (for hands)
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn: Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, ensuring there are no unpopped kernels.
- Melt the Marshmallows: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Coat the Popcorn: Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and stir gently until evenly coated. Let cool slightly.
- Shape the Balls: Spray your hands with nonstick spray or butter, then shape the mixture into balls. Place on wax paper.
- Decorate: While sticky, decorate with holiday sprinkles, M&Ms, or crushed peppermint candies if desired.
- Cool and Store: Let the balls cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a festive twist, experiment with colored popcorn or peppermint extract. These popcorn balls make great gifts when wrapped in cellophane.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
