These Funfetti Popcorn Balls are a delightful, hands-on treat to make with kids. Gooey, colorful, and simple to prepare—everyone will love them!
This is a playful recipe that invites kids to get involved. It can be messy, but that’s part of the fun. Customize with different sprinkle colors for parties or holidays, or add nuts and dried fruit for extra texture.
Funfetti Popcorn Balls
Yields 6 popcorn balls
Nutrition per popcorn ball: calories 105.2, fat 2.3 g, carbs 20.3 g, fiber 0.3 g, sugars 13.5 g, sodium 87.4 mg, protein 0.7 g
What you’ll need to make these fun and yummy funfetti popcorn balls…
Ingredients:
- 6 cups microwave popcorn
- 16 large marshmallows
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (sea salt recommended)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons colored sprinkles
- cooking spray
Directions:
- Pop the popcorn according to package directions. Measure out 6 cups and place in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Spray a large saucepan lightly with cooking spray and place over low to medium heat. Add the butter, then the marshmallows. Stir with a wooden spoon (sprayed with cooking spray) until the marshmallows melt and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Using a sprayed rubber spatula, pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Toss gently to coat, then fold in the sprinkles.
- Spray clean hands lightly with cooking spray and form the mixture into six even balls. Be careful—the mixture will be hot.
- Place the finished popcorn balls on wax paper to set for about an hour, then enjoy.
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Funfetti Popcorn Balls
These Funfetti Popcorn Balls are a gooey, colorful snack that’s great for parties and family projects.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Funfetti Sprinkles, Marshmallow, Popcorn Balls
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 popcorn balls
Author Pam
Ingredients
- 6 cups microwave popcorn
- 16 large marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons colored sprinkles
- cooking spray
Instructions
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Pop and measure popcorn, melt marshmallows with butter, stir in vanilla, combine with popcorn and sprinkles, shape into balls with sprayed hands, and let set on wax paper for about an hour.
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