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Popcorn Balls

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 balls
Calories 469 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups popcorn freshly popped
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows
  • Extra unsalted butter for greasing hands

Instructions
 

  • Place 10 cups of plain popped popcorn into a large bowl. Remove any unpopped kernels.
  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter with salt, and vanilla. Add mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
  • Pour the melted marshmallow mixture evenly over the popcorn. Stir gently with a spatula to cover all the popcorn.
  • Lightly grease your hands with extra unsalted butter (or wet your hands with water or cooking spray). Quickly press portions of the mixture into balls about the size of a baseball.
  • Place the formed popcorn balls on wax or parchment paper. Let them cool completely, then store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Enjoy your homemade popcorn balls as a fun snack for any time of day.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 24mgFiber: 13g
Keyword Popcorn Balls
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