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.
Servings: 12 Popcorn Balls
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 the marshmallows, corn syrup, and butter to a large pot and heat over medium heat until the marshmallows are melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the salt and vanilla. Add the 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.
Peanut Butter
- Add the marshmallows, corn syrup, butter, and peanut butter to a large pot and heat over medium heat until the marshmallows are melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the salt and vanilla. Add the 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 the marshmallows, corn syrup, butter, and brown sugar to a large pot and heat over medium heat until the marshmallows are melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the salt and vanilla. Add the 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
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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