Popcorn Ball Wreaths Recipes

ORNAMENT POPCORN BALLS

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.

POPCORN BALL WREATHS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment. Put the popcorn in a bowl large enough to toss it with the melted marshmallows.
• Combine the marshmallows and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals at 50 percent power until the marshmallows are puffed and melted inside, about 1 minute. Add the vanilla and food coloring and stir until smooth and bright green.
• Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and stir with a spatula to combine. Coat your hands well with cooking spray. Use your hands to toss and finish combining. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle in half of the candy-coated chocolates and mix. Add the remaining chocolates, mixing to combine evenly.
• Divide the mixture into 12 portions (about 1 cup each). Pat into balls, then flatten slightly and use your thumb to make a hole in the center, similar to a wreath. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• To make the bows, cut 12 thin strips (about 1/8 inch thick) from the fruit leather and loop into bows. Place one at the bottom of each wreath.

HOLIDAY M&M'S POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Pop the kettle corn in the microwave as directed on package. Remove unpopped kernels.
• Microwave Method:.
• In a large bowl, combine marshmallows and butter. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring between each until marshmallows are melted and smooth (about 2 minutes)
• Add popcorn, stirring to coat.
• Cool 5 minutes.
• Stir in M&M's. Let set for 5 minutes.
• Dip hands in cold water and form mixture into 10 balls.
• Store popcorn balls in individual plastic bags at room temperature.
• Stove Top Method:.
• Melt butter in a large pot and add marshmallows.
• Stir until smooth and all melted.
• Add popcorn to a large bowl and pour the melted butter marshmallow mixture over top of popcorn. Stir well to coat popcorn.
• Let cool 5 minutes.
• Add M&M's and stir well. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Dip hands in cold water and form mixture into 10 balls.
• Store popcorn in individual plastic bags at room temperature.