Popcorn Balls

Name: Popcorn Balls
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering hands; 1 package miniature marshmallows (10 ounces); 1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 3 quarts popped popcorn; 1 cup dried cranberries, or English toffee bits, optional

5 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering hands
1 package miniature marshmallows (10 ounces)
1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
3 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup dried cranberries, or English toffee bits, optional

Directions

1

Melt butter in a large heavy pot over low heat. Add marshmallows and brown sugar and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
2

Pour popcorn and cranberries, or English toffee bits if using, into pot; toss well. With buttered hands, shape into 2 1/2-inch balls. Set on parchment lined baking sheet to dry slightly.