Festive Popcorn Balls

Festive Popcorn Balls


Festive Popcorn Balls are in your future! Trading in crispy rice for popcorn gives you a cross between kettle corn and a marshmallow crispy treat. Roll the popcorn balls in colorful candies for a festive seasonal flair. Perfect for enticing kitchen amateurs into the mix, you can even melt the marshmallow and butter mixture in the microwave if you want to keep your stovetop free. Just combine the ingredients in a large microwave save bowl and microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring thoroughly, until the mixture is just melted and combined. 

Festive Popcorn Balls

Trading in crispy rice for popcorn gives you a cross between kettle corn and a marshmallow crispy treat. Roll the popcorn balls in colorful candies for a festive seasonal flair. Perfect for enticing kitchen amateurs into the mix. 
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups plain popcorn
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10 ounces small marshmallows
  • ½ cup white chocolate covered pretzels rough chop
  • ½ cup peanut butter pieces

Instructions
 

  • Place peanut butter candy pieces and chopped pretzels on a baking sheet and set aside.
  • Heat marshmallows, butter, and vanilla in a large pot over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth and creamy
  • Fold in popcorn to coat evenly. Form mixture into balls about the size of a baseball and roll in candy.
  • Place on a parchment lined tray until set, approximately 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword dessert, halloween, popcorn, snack

Recipe Provided by INFRA