Snap, Crackle, Popcorn Balls
Gather
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- large bowl
- nonstick spray
- prepared non-butter microwave popcorn
- 1 cup Craisins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup mini M&M's (optional)
- baking sheet
- waxed paper
- softened butter
Go
- Melt butter in medium pot over low heat. Add marshmallows and brown sugar. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Lightly coat a large bowl with nonstick spray. Add popcorn, then drizzle marshmallow mixture over popcorn and stir.
- Add Craisins and nuts. Toss with a spoon. Allow to cool slightly, then add M&Ms.
- Cover the baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Wash hands, smear them with softened butter and use them to form popcorn mixture into balls. Place balls on waxed paper. Leave a little space so they won't stick together as they harden.
- Offer the treat to family and friends so you can all crunch away!
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