Simple & Quick Strawberry Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

❤️ Pretty, Sweet & Festive Strawberry Popcorn Balls ❤️

Ingredients:

1/3 cup popcorn kernels

6 tablespoons butter

16 ounces fresh mini marshmallows

3 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder

 3 tablespoons candy sprinkles

15 paper cupcake liners

Method:

Pop the kernels to make 12 cups of popcorn. Remove any unpopped kernels and put the popped corn into an extra large bowl. Set aside.

Line muffin pans with the 15 paper liners and set aside.

Melt the butter, over medium heat, in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the marshmallows. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth. (about 4 or 5 minutes)

Remove from the heat and stir in the strawberry powder until the mixture is smooth. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Add the 2 tablespoons of the sprinkles. Use 2 wooden spoons or silicone spatulas to carefully mix until all of the popcorn s coated.

Lightly grease your hands with butter. Form handfuls (about 1/2 - 2/3 cup portions) of popcorn into balls and place in the prepared muffin pan. Top popcorn balls the remaining sprinkles. Makes 15 popcorn balls. Serve or wrap each popcorn ball in plastic wrap or in a gift bag. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Makes 15.

Notes: 

These sweet treats taste a bit like cotton candy or bubble gum. They are fun for kids of all ages. 

They are perfect to serve at children's parties, baby showers, Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Easter Halloween & more. Different gelatin flavors may be used to create colorful treats for different holidays.