Popcorn Balls (3 Ways!)
These popcorn balls are a tasty snack that will win the hearts of kids and adults alike! This recipe has 3 different flavors, marshmallow, peanut butter, and caramel, so there's something for everyone! You're going to love each soft and buttery bite.
Servings: 12 Popcorn Balls
Ingredients
Marshmallow
- 8 cups plain popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 dash salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut butter
- 8 cups plain popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 dash salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel
- 8 cups plain popped popcorn
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 dash salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Marshmallow
- Add 2 cups mini marshmallows, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to a large pot and heat over medium heat until the marshmallows are melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the 1 dash salt and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 8 cups plain popped popcorn and stir until coated. Turn the popcorn onto parchment paper or a heat-proof countertop that has been sprayed with pan spray. Form the popcorn balls as instructed below.
Peanut Butter
- Add 2 cups mini marshmallows, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter to a large pot and heat over medium heat until the marshmallows are melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the 1 dash salt and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 8 cups plain popped popcorn and stir until coated. Turn the popcorn onto parchment paper or a heat-proof countertop that has been sprayed with pan spray. Form the popcorn balls as instructed below.
Caramel
- Add 1 cup mini marshmallows, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and ⅓ cup dark brown sugar to a large pot and heat over medium heat until the marshmallows are melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the 1 dash salt and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 8 cups plain popped popcorn and stir until coated. Turn the popcorn onto parchment paper or a heat-proof countertop that has been sprayed with pan spray. Form the popcorn balls as instructed below.
Forming the Popcorn Balls
- Let the popcorn cool for 2-3 minutes before spraying your hands with pan spray. Pull off the desired amount of popcorn and form into a tight ball. Work quickly, as once the popcorn starts cooling it cools fast.
- As the popcorn balls cool, you can top the caramel ones with flakey sea salt and the peanut butter ones with a drizzle of melted peanut butter if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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