Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

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These marshmallow popcorn balls are sweet, crispy, and chewy — everyone's favorite combination! They're easy to make, and the marshmallows make them similar to the crispy rice cereal bars that are so popular.

Submitted by Kory H
Updated on August 27, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 popcorn balls
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • ½ cup popcorn kernels

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • 5 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.

  2. Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan over high heat. Add popcorn kernels to hot oil. Cover the pan and cook until popping ceases, shaking the pot occasionally. Remove from heat and pour popcorn into the prepared dish.

  3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir marshmallows in hot butter until melted. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn, then use a spoon to mix thoroughly until evenly coated.

  4. Allow mixture to cool enough to handle. Spray your hands with cooking spray. Shape popcorn with your hands into 8 equal balls.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

237 Calories
11g Fat
35g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 237
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 41mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.