Pink Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
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!
Servings: 8 popcorn balls
Calories: 355kcal
Cost: 10
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg