"This recipe was handed down to me by my Aunt. It makes the yummiest popcorn balls! They would be great to hand out to Trick-or-Treaters this Halloween!!!"
2-(10 ounce) packages of marshmallows (You can also use 2 large jars of marshmallow cream.)
1/4 cup butter
desired food coloring (I mixed red and yellow to make orange.)
2 bags Microwave popcorn, popped with unpopped kernels removed (*According to the package directions, each bag of microwave popcorn makes about 10 cups popped corn. I used the equivalent of air popped popcorn when I made this recipe.)
In a large saucepan, heat butter and marshmallows until melted. Add desired color and amount of food coloring and mix well. Add popped corn and stir until completely covered. *Using greased hands, form into popcorn balls and allow to cool completely. Wrap in waxed paper that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
*TIP: This is very messy, so make sure to grease your hands often to keep them from sticking to the popcorn balls. I sprayed my hands with non-stick cooking spray several times.
I've made popcorn balls similar to these for years. You can just wet you hands with water in between to keep the marshmallow mixture from sticking to your hands. I love popcorn balls! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great tip! Thank you😊
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