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Popcorn Balls
A classic popcorn ball recipe, perfect for Halloween, Christmas, or any time of the year.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
40 min
Yield
15
Ingredients
8
Steps
6
Filed under: dessert, no bake, halloween.
Source channel: In The Kitchen With Matt
Key ingredients
of popcorn, butter ), corn syrup, mini-marshmallows or 12 large ones, to 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar.
Ingredients
- 20 cups of popcorn (which is about 3/4 cup unpopped kernels)
- 2 tbsp water (30ml)
- 1/4 cup butter (salted or unsalted (57g))
- 3/4 cup corn syrup (250g)
- 1 cup mini-marshmallows or 12 large ones (50g for mini and 84g for large)
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (240g to 300g)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Shortening or oil for hands
Method
- Pop the kernels and measure about 20 cups of popped popcorn into a very large bowl, removing unpopped kernels.
- Combine the water, butter, corn syrup, marshmallows and powdered sugar in a saucepan.
- Stir over medium heat until melted. Bring to a boil, add optional food colouring, and continue stirring for about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Pour over the popcorn and mix thoroughly. Let it cool until safe to handle.
- Lightly oil your hands and shape into about 15 balls on a lined tray before the coating sets.
- Cool completely, then wrap individually or place in an airtight container.