These holiday popcorn balls will deck your halls with festive cheer! They make great gifts for family and friends, but be sure to make extra because everyone will request this new holiday favorite treat.
These easy Christmas treats make a great addition to the party refreshment table or wrap up nicely for party favors or stocking stuffers. I like to prep them and have them ready any time I have company around the holidays.
Ingredients
- popcorn
- butter
- mini marshmallows
- alcohol free vanilla extract
- red/green m&ms
- red/green sprinkles
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Add popcorn to large bowl.
- On stove melt butter on medium low.
- Add marshmallow and vanilla.
- Stir well while melting. Remove from heat and pour over popcorn.
- Once well coated and slightly cooled, add candy and sprinkles.
- Stir well with rubber spatula.
- I prefer to wear gloves, but if you don’t have gloves, just rub your hands with some olive oil to avoid stickiness.
- form into popcorn balls and allow to reach room temperature.
- Add to bags (about 5 minutes
Storage
It is best to eat them soon after making. However, they can be stored in an airtight container, at room temperature for 24 hours.
Top tip
Make sure to wear heatproof gloves to avoid discomfort from high temperatures when shaping popcorn balls.
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📖 Recipe
Popcorn balls
Ingredients
- 8-9 cups popcorn
- 1 stick salted butter
- 1 bag mini marshmallows
- ¾ teaspoon alcohol free vanilla extract
- 1 cup red/green m&ms
- ¼ cup red/green sprinkles
Instructions
- Add popcorn to large bowl.
- On stove melt butter on medium low.
- Add marshmallow and vanilla. Stir well while melting.
- Remove from heat and pour over popcorn.
- Once well coated and slightly cooled, add candy and sprinkles.
- Stir well with rubber spatula.
- I prefer to wear gloves, but if you don’t have gloves, just rub your hands with some olive oil to avoid stickiness.
- form into balls and allow to reach room temperature.
- Add to bags (about 5 minutes later).
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See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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