These popcorn balls are the perfect sweet treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. They are just as yummy as our Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn and Rice Krispie Treats.
A Childhood Favorite!
Does anyone else have memories of eating delicious, sticky popcorn balls when they were younger?! WE DO! They were a favorite when we were kids, and they are now a favorite for our kids. We love them because they’re nostalgic but also because:
They are delicious! Sticky and gooey and so yummy, these are loved by kids (and adults) Great for parties. Whether it’s a potluck, fall festive or Halloween party, these popcorn balls are a hit at any function. Change up the flavor (and the color!!) Add your favorite flavoring or a few drops of your favorite food coloring to easily customize these treats.
Ingredients
Popcorn – We usually use plain, but lightly salted, buttered and kettled popcorn work. They just add a little more flavoring. One 3.28 oz bag of popcorn contains 5 tablespoons of unpopped kernels or about 11 cups of popped corn. For this recipe, you can buy about 20 cups of plain pre-popped popcorn, pop ⅔ cup popcorn kernels, or pop 2 bags of plain microwave popcorn. Powdered Sugar Mini Marshmallows Corn Syrup Unsalted butter – Salted butter and even margarine work too! Cold Water Food Coloring
How to Make Popcorn Balls
Wrap with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
Recipe Tips
Timing. If the syrup mixture is too warm when forming the balls, they will not hold their shape. If the syrup mixture cools too much, then it will be too hard to form. Size. Make them any size you’d like. We made ours about 3-4 inches around, and that was a great size. You can make them smaller, larger or even add a popsicle stick to make it easier to eat. Variations. You can add fun ingredients to change these popcorn balls up a little. Be sure not to add too many extras. If the syrup mixture doesn’t cover the extra ingredients, then the balls won’t hold together. Some additions include: festive sprinkles mini M&M candies chocolate chips – try different sizes and different flavors mini marshmallows, regular or colored
Storage Tips
Make ahead of time. Wrap balls with plastic wrap and store them at room temperature for up to 5 days. FREEZE. These old fashioned popcorn balls are easy to freeze!
Freeze popcorn kernels. Keeping popcorn kernels frozen helps them maintain their moisture which allows them to pop better. You can even pop them straight from the freezer. Just allow for a little extra popping time. Freeze popped popcorn. You can also freeze the popped popcorn in an airtight container. It won’t actually freeze, but it will stay fresh for a couple of weeks. Freeze popcorn balls. Simply wrap each ball with plastic wrap then put them in an airtight freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 2 weeks. Allow to thaw at room temperature then remove the plastic wrapping.
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