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Popcorn Candy Balls

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"This is similar to making crispy rice squares but using popcorn instead." — Angela

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Original recipe makes 1 dozen Change Servings

1/2 cup butter
1 (16 ounce) package large marshmallows

2 cups popped popcorn
1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces

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Directions

In a saucepan over low heat, combine the butter and marshmallows. Stir until marshmallows are softened.
Add popcorn and candies; mix until evenly coated with marshmallows.
Allow to cool enough to touch. Grease hands with butter and form into balls.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 25, 2006

This turned out great! I ended up using six cups of popcorn instead of two. Very easy to make. It reminds me of the chocolate covered popcorn that I bought from the boy scouts.

—MicLevi

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 02, 2006

This recipe is a flop. It is not like rice crispy treats. The proportions are wrong. The butter marshmallow mixture is runny and deflates the popcorn into an unchewable mess.

—KTHOMP44

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38 Ratings

Nov 30, 2007

Very good! Kids loved em too! My littlest one even wanted to take them to school when it was her day to take treats. 8 or so cups of popped corn is what I used. I think 2 is a typo.

—twinn

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Dec 22, 2008

Just made this! Adding red food coloring for holiday fun & I used holiday M&M's and they looked adorable. Pulled out my old air popper for the first time in ages, not sure how much poped popcorn I had, about 6-8 cups (1/2 cup unpopped)it was perfect. I had no problem with the balls keeping shape, I just used lots of butter on my hands and took from the top of the pan (cooler) shaped in to palm sized balls and set on wax paper to set up. Thanks! I think I will make a green batch to go with it for neighbor treats!!

—Heatherbstampin

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Mar 21, 2007

There should be more than two cups of popcorn in this recipe. Mine came out too marshmallow-y. They just need more popcorn.

—Cookie

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Dec 29, 2005

Was esay to make and was a big hit!

—TRINAFOS

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Jan 24, 2011

THE CHILDREN IN MY FAMILY JUST CANT GET ENOUGH OF THEM!!!!!!

—Artisha Pacheco

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Nov 18, 2007

I just made a bunch of these just now for my sons birthday party tomorrow I didn't use the chocolate bits though, I used sour candies. They taste GREAT! They stuck together very well, I added a bit more marshmallows though, just because we like them chewy. But all around a good recipe.

—QueenyLove

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Nutrition

Calories
562 kcal
28%

Carbohydrates
87.5 g
28%

Cholesterol
46 mg
15%

Fat
23.8 g
37%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
3.3 g
7%

Sodium
222 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Popcorn Candy Balls

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 562
Calories from Fat: 215

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.8g 37 %
Saturated Fat 14.5g 72 %
Cholesterol 46mg 15 %
Sodium 222mg 9 %
Potassium 109mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 87.5g 28 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 3.3g 7 %
Sugars 65.1g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 2 %
Niacin 2 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 7 %
Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.