Description
Colorful and chewy Christmas Popcorn Balls that capture the essence of holiday joy and are perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bags microwave popcorn (or about 8 cups popped)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 1 cup holiday-colored M&Ms
- Mini chocolate Christmas trees (optional)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn according to package instructions and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine butter and marshmallows. Heat over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth—about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the melted mixture over the popcorn and stir gently to coat.
- Fold in M&Ms, caramel bits, and any additional mix-ins while warm.
- Grease your hands and form the mixture into balls, placing them on wax paper to cool.
- Store in an airtight container once cooled.
Notes
These can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature for about a week. To keep fresh longer, refrigerate for up to 10 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg