Best Ever Popcorn Balls

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These popcorn balls are sweet, crunchy, irresistible treats to share and enjoy.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
20

Ingredients

  • 5 quarts plain popped popcorn

  • ¾ cup light corn syrup

  • ¼ cup butter or margarine

  • 2 teaspoons cold water

  • 2 ⅝ cups confectioners' sugar

  • 1 cup marshmallows

  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Place popped popcorn into a large bowl.

    Ingredients to make popcorn balls

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  2. Combine corn syrup, butter, water, confectioners' sugar, and marshmallows in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat and stir until the marshmallows have melted and the mixture comes to a boil.

    A pot of melted marshmallow mixture

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  3. Carefully pour hot marshmallow mixture over popcorn and toss together to coat each kernel evenly.

    A pot of hot marshmallow mixture being poured into a large metal bowl of popcorn

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  4. Grease hands with cooking spray and quickly shape coated popcorn into balls before it cools too much to shape.

    A parchment paper-lined baking sheet with balls of popcorn, next to a large bowl of popcorn coated in marshmallow

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  5. Wrap balls with cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.

    A parchment paper-lined baking sheet with plastic wrapped popcorn balls

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  6. Serve and enjoy!

    A plate of best ever popcorn balls

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

165 Calories
5g Fat
31g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 165
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 20mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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