Holiday-Themed Snack Idea for The Whole Family
Baking with popcorn makes everything more fun. Popcorn based treats are perfect for a special occasion, and you can decorate them however you’d like. These holiday balls can easily be switched for any holiday you’re celebrating by swapping out the candy cane and changing up the colours. Also, Orville Redenbacher buttery microwaveable popcorn has no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives so you can feel good about sharing it with your family.
Holiday Kernel Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- No-stick cooking spray
- 1 bag (82 g) Orville Redenbacher buttery microwaveable popcorn
- 4 cups (1 L) miniature marshmallows, divided
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter, divided
- 15 drops green food coloring
- Coarse coloured sugar and candy canes or gum drops, optional
Directions:
Spray large bowl, rubber spatula and piece of waxed paper with cooking spray; set aside. Pop microwavable popcorn per package directions. Remove all un-popped kernels and place half of popped corn (about 8 cups/2 L) in bowl.
Place 2 cups (500 mL) marshmallows and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) butter in microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 45 seconds or until marshmallows melt and mixture blends when stirred. Stir in food colouring.
Pour marshmallow mixture over popped corn in bowl. Toss with greased rubber spatula to coat. Divide mixture and shape into six balls. Place on waxed paper.
Decorate with coarse sugar and candy canes or gum drops, if desired. Repeat above steps with remaining popped corn, marshmallows and butter to make uncoloured popcorn balls. Decorate with sugar and candy, if desired.
