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Christmas Popcorn Balls
Dessert

Christmas Popcorn Balls

30 minServes 12Nutri-Score E€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • popcorn (popped, about 8-9 cups)Grains200 g
  • butter (1 stick)Dairy113 g
  • mini marshmallows (1 bag)Pantry283 g
  • vanilla extract (alcohol free)Pantry4 ml
  • red and green M&Ms (1 cup)Pantry200 g
  • red and green sprinkles (1/4 cup)Pantry40 g
  • olive oil (for greasing hands)Pantry10 ml

per serving

Nutrition

187kcal

Carbs
25 g
Proteins
1 g
Fat
9 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the popcorn

    • Add the popcorn to a large bowl.
    Step 1
  2. Melt the butter and marshmallows

    • On the stove, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
    • Add the marshmallows and vanilla.
    • Stir well while melting.
    Step 2
  3. Coat the popcorn

    • Remove from the heat and pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn.
    • Stir until the popcorn is well coated and slightly cooled.
    Step 3
  4. Add the candy and sprinkles

    • Add the M&Ms and sprinkles.
    • Stir well with a rubber spatula.
    Step 4
  5. Form the balls

    • Wear gloves, or rub your hands with olive oil to avoid stickiness.
    • Form the mixture into balls and let them reach room temperature.
    Step 5
  6. Package and serve

    • Place the popcorn balls in festive bags and tie with bows.
    • Enjoy!
    Step 6