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Home » Recipe Index » Dessert: Misc. » Best Ever Marshmallow Popcorn Balls Recipe

Best Ever Marshmallow Popcorn Balls Recipe

May 25, 2016 by Kara Cook 18 Comments

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marshmallow popcorn ball with red, white, and blue skittles candy

These yummy four ingredient Marshmallow Popcorn Balls are a simple treat that are perfect for any holiday or gathering. They also make great gifts!

Recipe for Marshmallow Popcorn Balls - these are the best popcorn balls ever!

When I was growing up, my mom made this yummy marshmallow popcorn all the time. Sometimes we ate it straight out of the bowl, sometimes she shaped it into balls, and sometimes she pressed it into a cake pan and cut it into slices. No matter how she served it, my five siblings and I always LOVED it! It is ooey, gooey, and simply fantastic!

These 4 ingredient Marshmallow Popcorn Balls are the best ever!

I’ve had many popcorn balls over the years, and none of them compare to these. They are so tasty! One of the fun things about them is that you can add colorful candy to match any holiday or party theme. My mom often used cut up gumdrops. My teenagers adore Skittles, so this time around I decided to add them. Such a fun fruity addition!

These Marshmallow Popcorn Balls have been a favorite since childhood. They are ooey, gooey, delicious, and can't be beat!

I love the patriotic colors of the Skittles America Mix, and if I can keep my kids from eating all of them, I’ll be trying them out in more recipes this summer.  They are perfect for Memorial Day or July 4th, but my son’s high school colors are blue and white, so I can also use them for a graduation party. Score!

marshmallow popcorn balls recipe collage

These popcorn balls are so simple, you only need 6 ingredients!
Simple recipe for Popcorn Balls made with marshmallows and skittles

Make sure you put your popcorn in a really large bowl, you want plenty of space for stirring all that yummy sauce in!
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I bought the Skittles America Mix on Amazon Prime, because hello – free shipping. They are a limited edition, so hop on it if you want to get some for yourself! What are you waiting for? Go grab some Skittles America Mix and make these popcorn balls!

Marshmallow Popcorn Balls with Skittles - a fun and easy treat!

 

This post for marshmallow popcorn balls has been compensated by Skittles. All opinions are mine alone. 

A few more yummy popcorn recipes you should try:

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn
Easy Cinnamon Glazed Popcorn
White Chocolate Popcorn

 

Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

Yield: 8 popcorn balls

Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

Recipe for Marshmallow Popcorn Balls - these are the best popcorn balls ever!

Ooey gooey marshmallow popcorn balls that can be customized for any holiday or party.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 cups popped popcorn
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup Skittles

Instructions

  1. Remove kernels from popcorn and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Melt butter over medium heat in a large pan. Add the marshmallows and turn heat to medium low. Cook and stir till marshmallows are melted and mixture is completely smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  3. Pour the mixture over the popcorn and stir till well coated. Stir in the Skittles.
  4. With wet hands, form the popcorn mixture into balls. Set on waxed paper to cool.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 369Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 228mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 2gSugar: 34gProtein: 2g
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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert: Misc.

Enjoy!!

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Comments

  1. Theresa, Paul, Ivy and Maxen

    October 30, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    My three kiddos loved these!!! I used our popcorn machine with 1/2 c. kernels. Substituted butter flavor Crisco because of food allergies. Added some enjoy life chocolate chips. I will be surprised if we have any leftover for Halloween 🙂

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      November 12, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      So glad your kids loved them. Thanks for sharing your variation for my other readers who have food allergies. I bet they were great with chocolate chips!

      Reply
  2. Shirleen Travis

    August 20, 2020 at 8:36 am

    I use m&m’s in mine

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      August 26, 2020 at 10:56 am

      That sounds yummy, I’ll have to try it!

      Reply
  3. Shelly

    October 19, 2019 at 8:06 am

    I wonder how adding chopped up caramel and sea salt would taste in these.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      October 19, 2019 at 9:21 am

      I’m a fan of caramel and sea salt, so I think it sounds yummy!

      Reply
  4. Randi

    December 9, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    I’m thinking of adding green food coloring and red m&m’s for grinch popcorn balls for my little boys teachers at daycare!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      December 11, 2017 at 11:38 am

      I love that idea! Perfect for Christmas gifts. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Alessandra

    July 3, 2017 at 12:01 am

    Do you use air popped popcorn or the microwaveable?

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      July 4, 2017 at 9:08 am

      I usually use air popped, but you can use microwave. I’d recommend a light or plain version, so the extra butter and salt doesn’t alter the flavor of the popcorn balls.

      Reply
  6. Skipper

    December 21, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    I was thinking of making some of these for Christmas treats for my nieces and nephews. How far in advance can I make these? I have some Christmas colored MM’s 🙂

    Reply
    • Kara

      December 21, 2016 at 9:32 pm

      I have never actually had any left over long enough to test it, but I bet they would be fine for a day or two. I’d wrap them in plastic wrap to keep them more fresh.

      Reply
    • Skipper

      December 22, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      Thank you!! 🙂 I’ll make them up Christmas Eve. xxxx
      Merry Christmas! xx

      Reply
  7. AJ

    June 10, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    Skittles has an America mix? Well, I’ll be. Here in Spain I’m lucky if I can find marshmallows, but when I do, popcorn balls!

    Reply
    • Heather

      December 29, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      You can make marshmallows! I have heard it’s pretty easy.

      Reply
  8. Kim

    June 7, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    Wow! Those look so delicious! I want to try these tonight!!!

    Reply
  9. Renae G. Davis

    June 6, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    glod, who knows how much i love popcorn, especially sweet food. i can’t loose my weight.

    Reply
  10. Kelly

    May 25, 2016 at 9:48 am

    Yum! These look like the perfect taste of summer, and easy.

    Reply

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