Old-Fashioned Monster Popcorn Balls
A delightful treat for both children and adults! With countless creative ways to customize these popcorn balls, the only limit is your imagination. Perfect for any occasion, these sweet and crunchy treats are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Color Ideas:
- Halloween: Use purple and green food coloring to create spooky-themed popcorn balls.
- Christmas: Red and green colors make these popcorn balls festive for the holiday season.
- Baby Showers: Light blue or pink popcorn balls wrapped in fancy packaging are perfect for a Baby Shower Reveal Party.
Tips for Customization:
- Chocolate Drizzle: After they have cooled, drizzle melted chocolate over them. Allow the chocolate to set before storing. This adds an extra layer of sweetness and a professional look to your treats.
- Storage: Store your popcorn balls in a large Tupperware or package them individually in plastic wrap to keep them fresh and ready to enjoy.
How to Make Popcorn Balls
Creating these delicious popcorn balls is straightforward and fun. Here’s how you can do it:
Ingredients:
- Popcorn: You can use already popped store-bought popcorn or pop your own. Freshly popped popcorn gives the best texture.
- Butter: Use unsalted butter if you have it; otherwise, salted butter is fine. Avoid using margarine as it does not provide the same flavor and texture.
- Marshmallows: Both large and small marshmallows will work as they all melt down to the same consistency.
- M&M’s: These are optional, but they add a bit of sweetness and extra crunch. Feel free to experiment with other candies.
Instructions:
- Melt Butter: Start by cutting sticks of butter into smaller pieces and melt them in a saucepan over medium heat until fully melted.
- Add Marshmallows: Slowly add marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until they are fully melted and combined with the butter to form a smooth mixture.
- Mix Ingredients: Pour the warm butter and marshmallow mixture into a large bowl. Add the popcorn and M&M’s, and mix well until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Form Balls: Coat your hands with a thin layer of butter to prevent sticking. Pack the mixture together into eight balls, pressing firmly to ensure they hold their shape.
Variations
You can easily customize these popcorn balls to suit your taste and the occasion:
- Popcorn Substitute: Instead of popcorn, you can use Rice Krispy cereal to create a different texture and flavor.
- Candy Pieces: Instead of M&M’s, try adding chocolate chips, toffee bits, chopped Snickers bars, Butterfinger pieces, or even candy cane bites for a festive touch.
- Coloring: Change the look by adding food coloring to the melted mixture before forming the popcorn balls. This allows you to match the colors to any theme or holiday.
Serving Suggestions and Ideas
Popcorn balls are incredibly versatile and can be served in various ways:
- Party Favors: Individually wrap each popcorn ball in clear plastic wrap and tie with a colorful ribbon. This makes a great party favor for birthdays, holidays, and special events.
- Gift Baskets: Add these popcorn balls to a homemade gift basket along with other treats like cookies, brownies, and chocolates.
- Snack Time: Keep a batch of these popcorn balls on hand for a quick and satisfying snack. They are perfect for movie nights, after-school treats, or just a sweet indulgence.
Why You’ll Love These Popcorn Balls
Popcorn balls are not only delicious but also fun to make. They bring back nostalgic memories of childhood and are a great way to involve kids in the kitchen.
Old-fashioned Monster Popcorn Balls are a fun and delicious treat that you can enjoy making and sharing with others. Whether you are preparing them for a holiday party, a family gathering, or just a special treat, these popcorn balls are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Get creative with your ingredients and colors and make this versatile recipe your own.
Looking for a guide to healthy snacks? Check out this article from the American Heart Association’s Healthy Snacks Guide.
Monster Popcorn Balls
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 8 cups popcorn
- 12 oz marshmallows
- 1 cup M&M candies
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add marshmallows. Stir until melted.
- Pour mixture into a large bowl with popcorn and M&Ms.
- Roll popcorn into 8 balls.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate and it’s accuracy is not guaranteed to be exact.
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Fantastic… these are the perfect Fall treat!
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