Rocky Road Popcorn Balls Recipe
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Rocky Road Popcorn Balls

By: SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"I made these fun treats for my boys and am now making them for the grandkids. Great anytime of the year, but especially good at Halloween for trick or treaters. A combination of rocky road candy and sweet popcorn, rolled into a ball."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 popcorn balls
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 8 cups freshly popped popcorn
  • 1/2 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Place the marshmallows and butter into a large pot over medium-low heat, and melt them together, stirring often. Cook until blended and smooth, about 5 minutes, and remove from heat.
  2. Stir in the popcorn and peanuts, and stir gently to thoroughly coat them with the marshmallow mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  3. With greased hands, shape the mixture into 3 inch balls, and wrap each ball in plastic wrap.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 144 | Total Fat: 9.2g | Cholesterol: 8mg 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 Nov. 2, 2009 by AHN   view full review
It's an easy good recipe for something alittle more than a regular popcorn ball. Here's a tip...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by Flowers~Of~Faith   view full review
Great popcorn balls !
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2010 by theidahopotato   view full review
totally amazing! I left the peanuts out and added a half a bag of chocolate chips. Delish!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by rania   view full review
these are sooo good and so easy to make. i used marshmallow fluff, white chocolate chunks,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by Dena   view full review
simple and easy, but i would chop the peanuts before adding them.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by ErinG   view full review
I dunno. I just wasn't that into these. I had hoped they would be better. Not a problem with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2011 by Laura   view full review
My family loved this recipe! I only had big marshmallows and used 30 big marshmallows with 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by nancypants   view full review
Good. Quick and easy for granddaughter. Next time will add one cup of chocolate chips, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by srmcin   view full review
Made exactly as recipe is stated and was good, but the consistency of the popcorn came out a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by Kai   view full review
Just made these and they are fantastic. Super easy to throw together, also. I chopped my...

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