Holiday Popcorn Balls

 

6 T. unsalted butter

1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows

1/4 C. brown sugar

8 C. popped salted popcorn

Unsalted butter

 

Melt the butter in a large heavy stockpot. Add the marshmallows and the sugar and stir until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the popcorn. Butter your hands and shape the balls into desired sizes. Set on a parchment paper or silicone-lined cookie sheet to set.

For PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BALLS, reduce the butter to 4 T. and add 1/3 C. creamy Peanut Butter.

*To color the popcorn balls, add a few drops of food coloring to the smooth marshmallow mixture. Mix well to distribute the color evenly, then pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn as instructed above.