Sweet & Salty Popcorn Balls

As life has gotten busier, we’ve had to set aside time to just be together as a family. So, Fridays have become our family night.

On Fridays, we have a quick dinner, and then we play a board game or two. Then, it’s time for my kids’ favorite part – a movie and some popcorn!

And my kids seriously love popcorn! Most nights we go with a classic flavor like butter, but once in a while, we go all out and make a special popcorn treat.

Now, these Sweet & Salty Popcorn Balls really aren’t difficult to make, and if you can make a marshmallow cereal treat, then you can make these popcorn balls.

How to make popcorn balls

• Have fun with the flavors of popcorn that you use to make them! I use plain (no butter, no salt) microwave popcorn. Marshmallow flavored popcorn would also be good.
• You might be tempted to mix the M&Ms and chocolate chips in. Don’t. Mixing them into the mixture will leave you with a chocolaty mess. It works much better to just press them into the outside of the popcorn ball.

More popcorn ball recipes

• S’mores Popcorn Balls
• Easy Popcorn Ball Recipe

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Sweet & Salty Popcorn Balls

Easy marshmallow popcorn ball recipe 

Author:I Heart Eating

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings:10 popcorn balls

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: popcorn balls

Print Rate

5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

• 3 oz bag JOLLY TIME Crispy n' White Popcorn3 oz bag JOLLY TIME Crispy n' White Popcorn
• 1/4 c . butter1/4 c . butter
• 10 oz bag marshmallows10 oz bag marshmallows
• 1 c . pretzel pieces1 c . pretzel pieces
• 1 c . mini or regular M&M's1 c . mini or regular M&M's
• 1/2 c . mini chocolate chips1/2 c . mini chocolate chips

Instructions

• Pop popcorn according to package directions.
• Set aside to cool.
• In a large pot, melt butter over low heat.
• Add marshmallows, and cook, stirring regularly, until melted.
• Remove any un-popped kernels from popcorn, and stir popped popcorn into marshmallow mixture.
• Add pretzel pieces, and stir in to combine.
• Using a 1 cup measuring cup for large popcorn balls or a 1/2 cup measuring cup for small popcorn balls, scoop out popcorn mixture.
• Shape into balls. If the mixture sticks to your hands, spray your hands lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
• Press M&M's and mini chocolate chips into the outside of the popcorn ball.
• Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Notes

*Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1popcorn ballCalories: 350kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 55g (18%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 8g (40%)Cholesterol: 15mg (5%)Sodium: 180mg (8%)Potassium: 89mg (3%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 32g (36%)Vitamin A: 205IU (4%)Vitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 33mg (3%)Iron: 1.6mg (9%)

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