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Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

Calling all peanut butter lovers! These Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls are a delicious treat and so easy to make. Salty popcorn is combined with a creamy peanut butter marshmallow sauce for a scrumptious, sweet and salty snack.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10 popcorn balls
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups popped popcorn
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

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  1. Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl.
  2. In a saucepan on the skillet over medium heat, add the honey and peanut butter.
  3. Stir to combine the ingredients, then add the marshmallows, cook 1-2 minutes, or until the marshmallows have melted.
  4. Remove from the heat and pour the mixture over the popcorn, toss to coat.
  5. Wait 15-20 minutes, when cool enough to handle, form into 10 popcorn balls.
  6. Serve within 1 hour, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Notes

  • There's a lot of peanut butter "filling" in these popcorn balls. If you'd like to make them with less peanut butter, simply add 1-2 more cups of popcorn, or until the mixture reaches your desired consistency of popcorn to peanut butter sauce.
  • These popcorn balls are best when eaten the day that they're made. They will stay good in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, but the popcorn balls have the best texture on the first day that they're prepared.
  • Popcorn balls are a naturally gluten free treat. Almost all brands of marshmallows in the US are gluten free, but I always recommend checking the label to make sure.
  • Spray cooking spray on your hands before forming the popcorn balls, so they're easier to handle and the popcorn "syrup" doesn't stick to your hands.

Nutrition Information

Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 110mg (5%) Potassium 110mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 12mg (0%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10popcorn balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% 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.