Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls
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Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls
Description
The recipe starts by mixing popped popcorn with a stove-top blend of honey and peanut butter heated until combined and smooth. Mini marshmallows are added and cooked until melted within the mixture. This sticky syrup is then poured over the popcorn and thoroughly tossed to coat.
After cooling for about 15-20 minutes until manageable, the coated popcorn is shaped into balls by hand. The resulting popcorn balls feature a chewy, slightly sticky texture with distinct peanut butter flavor, balanced sweetness from honey, and occasional soft marshmallow notes.
These popcorn balls are best eaten the day they are made, as the popcorn retains optimal texture initially. Storing them in airtight containers extends freshness for a few days but may soften the texture. Spraying hands lightly with cooking spray helps prevent sticking when forming the balls.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Popcorn popped
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan on the skillet over medium heat, add the honey and peanut butter.
- Stir to combine the ingredients, then add the marshmallows, cook 1-2 minutes, or until the marshmallows have melted.
- Remove from the heat and pour the mixture over the popcorn, toss to coat.
- Wait 15-20 minutes, when cool enough to handle, form into 10 popcorn balls.
- Serve within 1 hour, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- Adjust the peanut butter quantity by adding more popcorn if you prefer less peanut butter coating.
- Best enjoyed the day of preparation; store in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain texture.
- Most mini marshmallows in the U.S. are gluten free, but check packaging to confirm.
- Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray before shaping to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10popcorn balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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