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Frosted Marshmallow Popcorn Balls - Held together with a mixture of melted marshmallows and butter, and dipped in Frosting, these Marshmallow Popcorn Balls make great treats for kids, especially around Halloween!

Frosted Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

Katerina | Diethood
Held together with a mixture of melted marshmallows and butter, and dipped in Frosting, these Marshmallow Popcorn Balls make great treats for kids, especially around Halloween!
Servings : 24 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups popped popcorn
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 tub (16-ounces) Cake Frosting (I used Betty Crocker)
  • popsicle sticks , tree branches, etc...

Instructions
 

  • Line baking sheets with wax paper and set aside.
  • Pop the popcorn.
  • Place the popped popcorn in a large buttered bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine 4 tablespoons butter and salt in saucepan and melt.
  • Add half of the marshmallows to the butter mixture and stir until they melt.
  • Stir in the rest of the marshmallows; continue to stir until they melt.
  • Pour the marshmallow mixture over the previously prepared popcorn and stir with a buttered wooden spoon until all the popcorn is coated.
  • Grease your hands with butter and shape the popcorn into the size of a softball.
  • Stick a popsicle stick in each popcorn ball
  • Place popcorn ball on previously prepared baking sheet to set. This could take up to 1 to 2 hours.
  • When ready, place the tub of Frosting in the microwave and microwave for two 15-second bursts. The frosting will be melted, but not hot.
  • Dip popcorn balls in the Frosting and set back on wax paper to set.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 248 kcal | Carbohydrates: 47 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 5 mg | Sodium: 75 mg | Potassium: 149 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 60 IU | Calcium: 3 mg | Iron: 1.7 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dessert / Holidays
Cuisine: American
Keyword: halloween popcorn balls, marshmallow popcorn balls, popcorn balls