Marshmallow Popcorn Balls Recipe
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Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

By: Kory H. 
"These are very easy popcorn balls to make. The marshmallows make them similar to crispy rice cereal bars that are so popular. Made with marshmallows, these are sweet, crispy, and chewy. Everyone's favorite combination!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (142)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 popcorn balls
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions

  1. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
  2. Add vegetable oil to a 4 quart saucepan, and heat over high heat. When oil is hot, add popping corn. Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping, remove from heat. Put popcorn in prepared pan.
  3. Melt butter In a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in marshmallows and cook until melted, stirring constantly. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and mix with spoon to coat evenly.
  4. Let mixture cool slightly. Smear butter on your hands or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Mix popcorn with your hands so that it is evenly coated.
  5. Form popcorn into 8 balls.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 237 | Total Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 23mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2006 by Dung Beetle   view full review
These were FANTASTICALLY EASY!! I'm the Queen of Short Cuts so here's my take- I made them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2004 by HOLLYJOLLY   view full review
This may seem weird, but add a small box of flavored jello to the marshmallow mix. My mother...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by CARRENA0426   view full review
My family made this all of the time growing up. For a little more of a chewey caramel flavor,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by Eve   view full review
If you like more caramel taste... I used 4 cups marsh. 1 cup caramel bits 1 teas. vanilla and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by Snacky Liz   view full review
These are soooo yummy, and way easier than traditional popcorn balls. It's even easier if you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by SHADYLA880   view full review
I didn't have time to make this recipe into balls so I just pressed it down into the pan and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by Cathalain   view full review
I originally was looking for a simple popcorn coating for a quick midnight snack, but I came...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2007 by JL   view full review
I make this with Reeces Pieces and form it in a bundt pan. The kids love popcorn cake!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by Mrs. Payne   view full review
These were so yummy! I don't particularly like hard caramel corn, and this had a soft, chewy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by KATESTROFE Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were so easy to make! My 4 yr. old helped me and we added some orange coloring and...

 

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