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Popcorn Balls (3 Ways!)
These popcorn balls are a tasty snack that will win the hearts of kids and adults alike! This recipe has 3 different flavors, marshmallow, peanut butter, and caramel, so there's something for everyone! You're going to love each soft and buttery bite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 Popcorn Balls
Calories: 78 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Marshmallow
- 8 cups plain popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 Dash salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut butter
- 8 cups plain popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 Dash salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel
- 8 cups plain popped popcorn
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 Dash salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Marshmallow
- Add 2 cups mini marshmallows, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to a large pot and heat over medium heat until the marshmallows are melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the 1 dash salt and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 8 cups plain popped popcorn and stir until coated. Turn the popcorn onto parchment paper or a heat-proof countertop that has been sprayed with pan spray. Form the popcorn balls as instructed below.
Cup of Yum
Peanut Butter
- Add 2 cups mini marshmallows, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter to a large pot and heat over medium heat until the marshmallows are melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the 1 dash salt and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 8 cups plain popped popcorn and stir until coated. Turn the popcorn onto parchment paper or a heat-proof countertop that has been sprayed with pan spray. Form the popcorn balls as instructed below.
Caramel
- Add 1 cup mini marshmallows, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and ⅓ cup dark brown sugar to a large pot and heat over medium heat until the marshmallows are melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the 1 dash salt and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 8 cups plain popped popcorn and stir until coated. Turn the popcorn onto parchment paper or a heat-proof countertop that has been sprayed with pan spray. Form the popcorn balls as instructed below.
Forming the Popcorn Balls
- Let the popcorn cool for 2-3 minutes before spraying your hands with pan spray. Pull off the desired amount of popcorn and form into a tight ball. Work quickly, as once the popcorn starts cooling it cools fast.
- As the popcorn balls cool, you can top the caramel ones with flakey sea salt and the peanut butter ones with a drizzle of melted peanut butter if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
26mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
73IU
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Popcorn Balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.