As the temperatures drop and chilly nights settle in, our family has embraced one of our favorite activities—family movie night! We’ve taken our beloved snacks and created a simple, enjoyable, and delicious treat to savor while cozying up together for a movie at home. Let’s take a moment to discover just how effortless it is to recreate this timeless favorite, a snack that has brought me joy since my childhood days.
To start off this easy popcorn balls recipe, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and stir continuously until they are fully melted. Be sure to achieve a smooth and runny consistency by allowing the marshmallow mixture to meld together properly. Patience is key!
Once you remove the saucepan from the heat, it’s time to add the salt and vanilla extract, infusing the mixture with delightful flavors that will elevate your popcorn balls.
Next, pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn, ensuring even coating. And here comes the fun part—add the vibrant and irresistible M&M’S® Chocolate Candies, bringing color and bursts of chocolaty goodness to every bite.
To successfully shape the popcorn balls, generously coat your hands with butter or coconut oil. This step is crucial! Personally, I found using cooking spray to be convenient. Remember, you want to mold the popcorn mixture into 3″ balls. Place them on a sheet of wax or parchment paper and allow them to cool completely for approximately 30 minutes. We even placed ours in cupcake holders, and it worked like a charm!
Just look at how delectable these popcorn balls turned out, and they were incredibly easy to make! This snack has become a must-have for our family movie nights, and I’m sure it will be a hit in your home too.
For an added touch, you can swap out the cupcake holders for different patterns that complement the theme of your family movie night. Get creative and make it an experience!
We would love to hear about your family nights and if you decide to give this recipe a try. Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Ingredients:
- 2 Bags of Popcorn
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup M&M’S® Chocolate Candies
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the marshmallows. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in the salt and vanilla extract.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn, ensuring an even coating. Add the M&M’S® Chocolate Candies.
- Lightly coat your hands with butter or coconut oil. Shape the popcorn mixture into 3″ balls and place them on a sheet of wax or parchment paper to cool completely for about 30 minutes.
