Christmas Popcorn Balls

Festive and fun Christmas Popcorn Balls, perfect for holiday gatherings.

By @momlovesbaking

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
• 0.5 cup butter
• 10 oz mini marshmallows
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 12 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup red and green candy-coated chocolates

Instructions

1. Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or on the stovetop until you have 12 cups of popped popcorn.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in the mini marshmallows and cook, stirring constantly, until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popped popcorn in a large bowl, and gently stir until the popcorn is evenly coated.
6. Add the red and green candy-coated chocolates to the popcorn mixture and stir to combine.
7. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, so it is easier to handle.
8. With buttered hands, form the popcorn mixture into balls, about the size of a baseball.
9. Place the popcorn balls on a baking sheet lined with wax paper and let them cool completely.
10. Once cooled, wrap each popcorn ball individually in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.