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Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

Catherine Olson
Perfectly easy caramel marshmallow popcorn balls that use microwave popcorn and just take 3 minutes to cook!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 popcorn balls

Equipment

  • Medium size saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 15 cups popped popcorn or 2-3 bags of microwave popcorn
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • ½ cup Karo syrup
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Melt sugar, butter and karo syrup over medium heat
  • When butter is melted, bring to boil
  • Boil for exactly 3 minutes
  • Watch closely because you don't want to cook it any longer
  • Remove from heat
  • Stir in marshmallows and vanilla extract until melted
  • Pour over popcorn until evenly coated
  • Spread over wax paper to cool
  • Mold into popcorn balls
Keyword Marshmallow Popcorn Balls