Description
Make these easy, nostalgic popcorn balls using marshmallows and fruit-flavored gelatin for a fun, no-bake treat perfect for family activities or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups plain popcorn
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 (10 oz) package mini marshmallows
- 1 (3 oz) package fruit-flavored gelatin (such as Jell-O)
- Cooking spray or more butter for greasing hands
Instructions
- Place parchment paper or wax paper on a clean work surface.
- Put the popcorn into a large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
- Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir until they are completely melted.
- Stir the fruit-flavored gelatin into the marshmallow mixture.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and stir until all the popcorn is coated.
- Spray your hands with cooking spray or coat them with a thin layer of butter or oil.
- Carefully roll the warm popcorn mixture into balls.
- Place the formed balls onto the prepared parchment or wax paper.
- Let the popcorn balls cool before you serve them.
Notes
- This recipe is simple enough for children to help shape the balls once the mixture has cooled slightly.
- You can use any fruit flavor of gelatin you prefer for variety.
- These treats are great for packing in lunchboxes or serving at holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: No-Bake Marshmallow Popcorn Balls, popcorn balls, marshmallow treats, kid-friendly snacks, easy dessert, gelatin popcorn, party food