Lazy Goblin Popcorn Balls

Debbb's Note:

This recipe is much easier & quicker to make than the traditional version. The marshmallows not only give the popcorn balls a different flavour but make them chewy, too. I call them "goblin" popcorn balls because I did them up for the Trick or Treaters this year - wrapped them in green plastic wrap & tied with gold ribbon.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 15 medium ...

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 (250 g) bag mini marshmallows
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 12 cups air-popped popcorn
• 1 cup M&M's plain chocolate candy

Directions:

1. Measure popcorn into large bowl.
2. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in pot over low heat.
4. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved in butter.
5. Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
6. Pour over popcorn and mix until evenly coated.
7. Add M&Ms and mix again.
8. Butter hands and, working quickly, form into balls.
9. When cool, wrap individually in plastic wrap.

Reviews

[Connie Lea]

Yummy and so easy to make. I didn't use the M & M's as I didn't have any, but would be good with them, I'm sure. I melted the butter, brown sugar and marshmallows (used large) in the microwave. It only took a few minutes. I stirred every 30 seconds.

[Lesley Anne]

This is like the recipe that Martha Stewart used on her Halloween special. I loved the idea of adding the M&M's so I decided to try it. It was a horrible mess. My grandmother and I use to make popcorn balls for the trick-or-treaters in the neighborhood. Nothing against this recipe, but I preferred tradition over convienence.

[Reeces Pieces]

I did not add the M&M's since one of my friends can't have chocolate. They were good, but not great. For me, the addition of the chocolate wouldn't have fixed that. I'm not quite sure what it lacked, but it wasn't chocolate. They were very easy to make compared to traditional popcorn balls with the cooked sugar sauce. I will try this again, possibly using microwave popcorn with the butter and salt for some extra flavor.