HOT COCOA POPCORN BALLS
Prep Time
5 mins
These festive treats are perfect for gifting and sharing during the Christmas season. Discover the magic of turning popcorn into sweet, cocoa-infused, and sprinkle-covered delights.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
chocolate popcorn balls, christmas popcorn balls
Servings: 12 Balls
Ingredients
- 10-12 cups popped popcorn 1 bag popped popcorn
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 10 oz bag mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon hot cocoa mix
- ½ cup Christmas sprinkles
- ¼ cup mini marshmallow bits
Instructions
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In a large saucepan, melt butter and marshmallows together. Mixture should be a glue-like consistency.
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Once marshmallows and butter are melted together, remove the mixture from heat and add in the hot cocoa mix and stir until incorporated.
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Pour marshmallow mixture over the popped popcorn (which should be in a large bowl). Stir with a spatula until popcorn is evenly coated.
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Add in sprinkles and marshmallow bits. Stir until evenly incorporated into the popcorn mixture.
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Grab about 1⁄8 cup of the mixture and form into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture (you should get between 12-15 popcorn balls)
Recipe Notes
To avoid sticking, spray your hands with cooking spray before forming the popcorn balls.
For extra flavor, add in 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the marshmallow mixture.
These will keep for 3 days in an airtight container.
To make jumbo popcorn balls, use 1⁄2 cup of the mixture instead of 1⁄8 cup. You will get
about 4-5 popcorn balls.