Monday, November 3, 2008

Popcorn Balls

Oops I nearly forgot... to share my popcorn ball recipe! They are so easy and delicious. I made 3 batches for Halloween and they turned out great, I thought maybe some of you would like to try some, so here goes:

Jami's Popcorn Balls

1 - 16 oz. bag of miniature marshmallows
1/2 stick margarine
1 small box of jello
8 1/2-10 cups plain popped popcorn (I make it in a kettle, but you could use microwave)

Directions:

Place margarine in large microwavable bowl (a huge tupperware type bowl works best)Place in microwave for approx. 30 seconds or until melted. Add bag of marshmallows and stir to coat the marshmallows with melted margarine. Place back in microwave for 2 minutes. Stir until all marshmallows are all melted down and well blended. Add package of jello powder and stir. I used "Melon Fusion, Blackberry Fusion, and Orange" for mine. At this point you will add your unbuttered popcorn 2 cups at a time and stir to coat. Keep adding 2 cups at a time up to 8 cups and mix well. If your mixture seems really wet and gooey with lots of marshmallow left in the bottom of the bowl - add remaining popcorn until all is coated. Not dry and not dripping. Lay sheets of wax paper on table or counter top. Butter your hands with stick margarine and grab a handful of coated popcorn. Shape into a ball however small or large you like and press firmly, but don't smash. Place popcorn balls onto wax paper until cool. Wrap individually in plastic or cling wrap until ready to serve.

Each batch makes approximately 20 small popcorn balls or 12 - 15 medium size. ENJOY!! :)

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