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Delicious Lucky Charms Popcorn Balls for St. Patrick's Day

Delicious Lucky Charms Popcorn Balls for Fun St. Patrick's Day Treats

These Delicious Lucky Charms Popcorn Balls are a perfect festive treat for St. Patrick's Day, combining popcorn, marshmallows, and colorful cereal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 16 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 103

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 3 quarts plain popped popcorn
  • 1 cup marshmallow cereal
  • green sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • mixing spatula
  • Muffin tin
  • kitchen gloves

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and mini marshmallows. Stir constantly until mixture is completely melted and smooth.
  2. Place the popcorn in a large bowl, and then pour the hot mixture over the top of the popcorn. Add in the marshmallow cereal and liberally dust with green sprinkles. Use a large spatula to mix ingredients and combine everything well.
  3. Grease two clean, plastic kitchen gloves with cooking spray and begin to shape the coated popcorn into balls (about tennis ball size). Set inside of a muffin tin to finish cooling. Store in an airtight container when finished.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 3g

Notes

Consider using flavored popcorn or adding chocolate chips to customize your popcorn balls. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for best results.

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