Chewy Popcorn Balls Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥢 Servings: 24
🍽️ Yield: N/A
🍽️ Category: Lunch/Snacks
🏷️ Keywords: Vegetable, Kid Friendly, Free Of…, Christmas, Halloween, < 15 Mins, For Large Groups, Stove Top, Inexpensive
Description:
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Chewy Popcorn Balls – a perfect treat for all occasions, be it a quick snack or a festive gathering. These chewy delights are quick to make and even quicker to disappear from the plate!
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 drops food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
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Pop Popcorn:
Start by popping the popcorn kernels using your preferred method. You’ll need about 8 cups of popped popcorn for this recipe. -
Prepare Large Bowl:
Take a large bowl and place the popped popcorn in it. Ensure the bowl has enough room to toss and coat the popcorn evenly. -
Prepare Saucepan:
In a saucepan, combine butter, miniature marshmallows, powdered sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir the mixture well to combine all the ingredients. -
Heat Mixture:
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a full, rolling boil. This usually takes a few minutes. -
Remove from Heat:
Once the mixture reaches a full boil, remove the saucepan from the heat immediately. Be cautious as the mixture will be very hot. -
Add Food Coloring:
If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture. This step is optional but adds a fun pop of color to your popcorn balls. -
Coat Popcorn:
Pour the hot mixture over the popped popcorn in the bowl. Use a spatula or spoon to toss and coat the popcorn evenly with the mixture. Ensure each kernel is coated well. -
Shape into Balls:
With buttered hands to prevent sticking, shape the coated popcorn into balls of your desired size. You can make them small for bite-sized treats or larger for a more substantial snack. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Allow the popcorn balls to cool and set for a few minutes before serving. Once cooled, they are ready to enjoy! Serve them at parties, gatherings, or as a special treat for your family and friends.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 127.3
- Fat Content: 1.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 5.1mg
- Sodium Content: 25.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 28.7g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 22.5g
- Protein Content: 0.1g
These Chewy Popcorn Balls are not only delicious but also versatile, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a festive holiday, a movie night at home, or a quick snack for the kids, these chewy treats are sure to be a hit! Enjoy the sweet and satisfying crunch of popcorn combined with the chewy goodness of marshmallow – it’s a winning combination that everyone will love. So, grab your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible Chewy Popcorn Balls today!
