HOLIDAY M&M'S POPCORN BALLS

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Found this recipe in the Paula Deen's Holiday Baking Magazine and wanted to keep the recipe for christmas treats and gifts. The recipe is for using the microwave but this can also be made on stove top.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 10 popcorn balls

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
4 tablespoons butter
1 (3 1/3 ounce) package microwave kettle popcorn
1 1/2 cups M&M's (red and green)

Steps:

  • Pop the kettle corn in the microwave as directed on package. Remove unpopped kernels.
  • Microwave Method:.
  • In a large bowl, combine marshmallows and butter. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring between each until marshmallows are melted and smooth (about 2 minutes)
  • Add popcorn, stirring to coat.
  • Cool 5 minutes.
  • Stir in M&M's. Let set for 5 minutes.
  • Dip hands in cold water and form mixture into 10 balls.
  • Store popcorn balls in individual plastic bags at room temperature.
  • Stove Top Method:.
  • Melt butter in a large pot and add marshmallows.
  • Stir until smooth and all melted.
  • Add popcorn to a large bowl and pour the melted butter marshmallow mixture over top of popcorn. Stir well to coat popcorn.
  • Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Add M&M's and stir well. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Dip hands in cold water and form mixture into 10 balls.
  • Store popcorn in individual plastic bags at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 16.6, Sodium 69.9, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 32.9, Protein 1.8

babajani Mari
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These popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover popcorn. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.


Hayden Standifer
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I'm not a big fan of popcorn balls, but these ones are actually really good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice crunch.


Mustafa Yassin
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These popcorn balls are the perfect treat for a movie night. They're also a great way to use up leftover popcorn.


Trevor Matheny
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I made these popcorn balls for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Itz Captain
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These popcorn balls are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Arsalan Pathan
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make these popcorn balls.


Abdullah Junaid
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These popcorn balls are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're also a fun and festive treat to make for any occasion.


Jane Efer
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my popcorn balls turned out really hard. I think I might have cooked the sugar mixture for too long.


Joy Robillos
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These popcorn balls are the perfect size for a quick snack. They're also really portable, so they're great for taking on the go.


Risima Mabuza
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I love that this recipe uses M&Ms. It adds a fun and festive touch to the popcorn balls.


William Lawrenze
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These popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover popcorn. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.


Emmanuel Christian
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I've never been a fan of popcorn balls, but these ones are actually really good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice crunch.


md.shahinalom salim
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I made these popcorn balls for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge hit. They're so much fun to make and eat!


saqib nasim
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These popcorn balls are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Yara
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The popcorn balls were too hard and didn't have much flavor.


Matthew Dean
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I've made these popcorn balls several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Ezue Somto
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These popcorn balls were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.