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    Snow Globe Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

    November 22, 2019 By Brandy Leave a Comment

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    Marshmallow popcorn balls are a family favorite recipe all year long, but are even more fun when packaged to look like snow globes for holiday celebrations! And you don't have to put them into snow globe boxes, you can wrap them in plastic wrap to look like snow balls! This post contains affiliate links.

    snow globe popcorn balls

    I'm a sucker for cute packaging and love finding creative ways to package holiday treats! These little snow globe boxes were too adorable to pass up and I knew that they'd be perfect for our favorite marshmallow popcorn balls.

    marshmallow popcorn balls inside snow globe boxes

    If you like rice krispies treats you will LOVE these popcorn balls. They are made from the same ooey-gooey ingredients: butter and marshmallows. I remember my mom and dad making these for us when we were kids. They were such a treat! Popcorn balls are so fun to customize. We've even shaped them into egg shapes and called them dinosaur egg popcorn balls. And if you've been here for a minute, you know how much I love those little finger puppets from Oriental Trading. We've never actually used them as finger puppets though, haha. Just cute little additions to holiday treats and crafts like our snowboarding polar bears, reindeer candy tins and Rudolph gift ornaments.

    Snow Globe Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

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    bowl of popcorn, marshmallows and butter

    First you'll need popcorn. One batch of air popped popcorn (⅓ c kernels) will do. You'll also need butter and mini marshmallows.

    Note: you can also use microwaved popcorn. About 2 bags.

    butter and marshmallows in bowl to be microwaved

    Place marshmallows and butter into a microwave safe bowl and heat until gooey and smooth.

    marshmallow popcorn balls on baking sheet

    Pour over the popped popcorn and stir until covered completely. Now things are going to get a bit sticky. Covering a baking sheet with waxed paper is a great idea to save on clean-up later on. I like wiping a bit of softened butter between my hands, then start forming the marshmallow popcorn balls.

    This recipe makes 8 popcorn balls and can easily be doubled, if needed.

    I found these snow globe boxes in packages of 12 from Oriental Trading for $6 and the polar bear finger puppet figures in packages of 24 for $7.

    snow globe marshmallow popcorn balls

     

    Marshmallow Popcorn Balls Printable Recipe

    holiday gift box with popcorn ball inside

    Snow Globe Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

    Marshmallow popcorn balls are a family favorite recipe all year long, but are even more fun when packaged to look like snow globes for holiday celebrations!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute minute
    Total Time: 11 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 148kcal

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup popcorn kernels
    • 5 cup mini marshmallows 8 oz package
    • 5 Tbsp. butter

    Instructions

    • Pop your popcorn using whatever method you prefer.
    • In a microwave safe bowl combine butter and marshmallows and heat for 45 seconds. Stir and heat for another 15 seconds or until smooth and completely melted.
    • Pour marshmallow sauce over popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
    • Butter your hands a bit and pack into balls.
    • Place balls on waxed paper until cool.

    Notes

    You can also use microwaved popcorn (about 2 bags).
    You can also press these into a buttered baking pan and cut into squares instead of rolling into balls to make popcorn squares.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcal

    Looking for another cute winter recipe? How about this snow globe cookie from Pillsbury? Adorable and large enough to feed the whole family!

    3 More Popcorn Recipes You'll LOVE

    Black and White Caramel Corn: Homemade caramel corn drizzled in white and dark chocolate. This black and white caramel corn is easy to make and incredibly addicting! Just as delicious as any gourmet popcorn and tastes fresh because you made it at home!

    Marshmallow Caramel Corn: Sticky, sweet, buttery, caramel marshmallow popcorn that is made in the microwave. Can be made with air popped popcorn or microwave popcorn. They are both equally as delicious. A delicious movie night treat!

    White Chocolate Popcorn: Sweet, salty, and crunchy. Santa’s white chocolate popcorn is absolutely the perfect treat to leave out on Christmas Eve!

     

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    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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