Description
Joyful Christmas Popcorn Balls: Sweet No-Bake Holiday Treats
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unpopped popcorn kernels (or use pre-popped for convenience)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (salted butter can be used but may alter flavor)
- 10 ounces miniature marshmallows (avoid large marshmallows)
- 1 cup red and green M&M candies (or any colorful chocolate candies)
- 1 cup festive sprinkles (themed sprinkles enhance appearance)
Instructions
- Begin by popping the popcorn kernels using your preferred method. Discard any unpopped kernels.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat in a large pot. Add 10 ounces of miniature marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popped popcorn and stir gently to combine.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then fold in 1 cup of red and green M&M candies and festive sprinkles.
- Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray, scoop 1 cup of the mixture into your palm, and shape into balls.
- Let the popcorn balls cool completely on a parchment-lined surface before serving or storing.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg