Ultimate Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
Ultimate Marshmallow Popcorn Balls are sweet, glossy, and crisp with a tender chew from the marshmallow and corn syrup binder. Each bite balances buttery richness with confectioners’ sugar sweetness, forming neat, handheld spheres that are perfect for parties, movie nights, or festive gifting. They hold together beautifully while keeping that classic popcorn crunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Marshmallow Popcorn Balls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 94
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the popcorn into a large, heatproof bowl.
- 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine confectioners' sugar, marshmallows, corn syrup, butter, and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until the marshmallows melt and the mixture starts to boil.
- 3
Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Use a buttered spatula to stir until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- 4
Coat your hands with cooking spray; quickly shape the popcorn into balls before the mixture cools and hardens.
- 5
Wrap the popcorn balls in plastic wrap or cellophane; store at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Calories 690.93 kcal High 35%
- Protein 16.56 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 154.32 g 56%
- Total Fat 7.98 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.39 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.29 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 16.75 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 16.56 g Good Source 59%
- Total Sugars 25.35 g --
- Added Sugars 5.38 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 3.3 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 455.42 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 22.24 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Ultimate Marshmallow Popcorn Balls is made with 7 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Corn Syrup, Margarine, and Miniature Marshmallows. Each serving provides about 690.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Marshmallow Popcorn Balls made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Corn Syrup, Margarine, Miniature Marshmallows, Popcorn Kernels. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Marshmallow Popcorn Balls?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 690.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Marshmallow Popcorn Balls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Ultimate Marshmallow Popcorn Balls healthy?
- Ultimate Marshmallow Popcorn Balls has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 690.93 calories and 16.56 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 5.38 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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