Just in time for Valentine’s Day, try these easy pink marshmallow popcorn balls. They are the perfect Valentine’s Day sweet treat for your friends and family!
These take 10 minutes to create and you can do it all in the microwave. It’s also a fun Valentine’s Day activity for your kids to help. They are great to serve at a Valentine’s Day class party or even a Valentine’s Day birthday party!
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Reasons to Love these Pink Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
- No special cooking skills required
- They are a wonderful valentine sweet treat
- Great last-minute sweet treat for a Valentine’s Day class party
- They are quick and easy to make!
- They look gorgeous on a plate or in a pretty box
Key Ingredients
- 6 cups microwave popcorn
- 10 oz. marshmallows
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 drops pink food coloring
- 1 cup Valentine’s M&Ms
- 1/4 cup Valentine’s Day sprinkles
- 10 Reese’s Peanut Butter Hearts
- Cooking spray
Recipe Steps
Step 1
Make 6 cups of plain popcorn in the microwave following the instruction on the bag.
Step 2
Before melting the butter in the microwave, add a few drops of pink food coloring and a few more pinches of salt. It should turn a beautiful shade of pink.
Step 3
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on high for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Because microwaves vary, you might need to repeat this step. Stir until smooth.
Step 4
Add popcorn. Stir until well coated.
Step 5
Spray cooking spray on your hands and form into marshmallow balls.
Step 6
Place in paper baking cups so they are easily portable.
Step 7
Place M&Ms and candy hearts on the balls.
Step 7
Finish them off with a Reese’s Peanut Butter Heart or any other heart candy. And voila!
Tips and Substitutions
- Feel free to use other colored food coloring, if you wish.
- Make sure your hands are well coated before handling the marshmallow popcorn
- Add M&Ms and other heart decorations to the outside of the balls instead of mixing them in with the melted marshmallows.
Marshmallow Popcorn Ball FAQs
The recipe makes 10 small popcorn balls or 8 large one
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
The balls will last for a few days if stored properly.
Yes, you can make them a day or two in advance.
Decorate with sprinkles and any other festive toppings. You can also wrap them in clear cellophane bags and tie with a ribbon and give as a gift or party favor.
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Equipment
- 1 Microwave
Ingredients
- 6 cups microwave Popcorn
- 10 oz marshmallows
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 drops pink food coloring
- 1 cup valentines M&Ms
- ¼ cup Valentine's Day sprinkles
- 8 candy Reese's Peanut Butter Hearts
- 3 spritz cooking spray
Instructions
- Make 6 cups of plain popcorn in the microwave following the instruction on the bag.
- Before melting the butter in the microwave, add a few drops of pink food coloring. It should turn a beautiful shade of pink.
- In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on high for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Because microwaves vary, you might need to repeat this step. Stir until smooth.
- Add popcorn. Stir until well coated.
- Spray cooking spray on your hands and form into marshmallow balls.
- Place in paper baking cups so they are easily portable.
- Place M&Ms and candy hearts on the balls.
- Finish them off with a Reese's Peanut Butter Heart or any other heart candy. And voila!
Notes
- Feel free to use other colored food coloring, if you wish.
- Make sure your hands are well coated before handling the marshmallow popcorn
- Add M&Ms and other heart decorations to the outside of the balls instead of mixing them in with the melted marshmallows.
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