Best Ever Popcorn Balls

These popcorn balls are simply the best — sweet, crunchy, irresistible treats that make easy yet delicious snacks, party favors, or holiday gifts.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 165 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cold water
• 1 cup marshmallows
• 5 quarts plain popped popcorn
• cooking spray
• 0.25 cup margarine
• 0.75 cup light corn syrup
• 2.625 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Serve and enjoy!

Step 2

Gather all ingredients. Place popped popcorn into a very large heatproof bowl.

Step 3

Combine corn syrup, butter, water, confectioners' sugar, and marshmallows in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat and stir until marshmallows have melted and the mixture comes to a boil.

Step 4

Carefully pour hot marshmallow mixture over popcorn. Stir with a buttered spatula until popcorn is evenly coated.

Step 5

Coat hands with nonstick cooking spray and quickly shape coated popcorn into balls before mixture cools and hardens.

Step 6

Wrap cooled popcorn balls in plastic wrap or cellophane and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.