POPCORN BALLS FOR CHRISTMAS TREE RECIPES

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ORNAMENT POPCORN BALLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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These gooey-sweet treats are great for dressing up the tree with a little more than the classic popcorn string. And they're yummier and fun for the family, too. — Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 cups popped popcorn
1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Candy canes, black pearl sprinkles, orange licorice pastels and white Smarties

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows, butter and salt. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Pour over popcorn; mix well. Cool slightly., With greased hands, shape mixture into 12 popcorn balls, about 3/4 cup each. Place on waxed paper. Decorate as desired; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, FatContent 8g fat (3g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 10mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 184mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

POPCORN CHRISTMAS TREE – CHEAP RECIPE BLOG



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This popcorn Christmas tree is essentially a popcorn ball, except it shaped like a Christmas tree. You can make one big tree with this recipe, or 2 or 3 smaller ones.

Provided by Haley

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Number Of Ingredients 5

10-11 cups popped popcorn
10 ounce bag of marshmallows
1/2 cup butter
Green food coloring
1/2 cup red and green M&Ms

Steps:

  • Place marshmallows and butter in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Turn heat to medium-high and stir until marshmallows are melted and the mixture is uniform. Add 2 to 3 drops of green food coloring, stir, and add more if desired.
  • Place popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Pour marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and stir to ensure popcorn is evenly coated.
  • Let the mixture cool a couple of minutes. Add half of the M&Ms to the popcorn.
  • Coat hands with a bit of butter or cooking spray. Form the popcorn into a Christmas tree shape, packing the popcorn tight. Place remaining M&Ms on the outside of the tree.

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