Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 12 cups plain popped popcorn
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low to medium heat. Stir in the corn syrup, vanilla, and salt.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup light corn syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add the mini marshmallows and continue stirring until they’re completely melted and the mixture is smooth.3 cups mini marshmallows
- Add the popcorn and gently stir until it’s evenly coated. Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes, or until it’s cool enough to handle.12 cups plain popped popcorn
- Lightly butter your hands, then divide and shape the mixture into 12 balls about 3 inches wide. Add more butter to your hands as needed to keep the popcorn from sticking.
- Place the popcorn balls on the prepared baking sheet and let them sit for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Wrap each popcorn ball tightly in plastic wrap and store them at room temperature for 4 to 5 days.
- The nutrition information is an estimate based on the ingredients listed and a serving size of one popcorn ball. Actual values will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
Serving Size
1 popcorn ball
Amount per Serving
Calories
149
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
91
mg
4
%
Potassium
38
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
109
IU
2
%
Calcium
4
mg
0
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
