POPCORN BALLS - FUN AND EASY TO MAKE
Are you looking for something to do on a playdate at your house? Perhaps a sleepover? Or movie night? Kids involved? Well, this is an easy one. Make popcorn balls with them. I have never seen the kids so happy as when they were making these. There are few ingredients and if you don't want to turn the stove on, you can use a microwave for the whole thing.
Popcorn is one of those treats that no one can resist. It make your kitchen smell yummy and everyone who recognizes the perfume will come looking for a handful.
For the popcorn balls, here are the basic things you will need:
1 bag of marshmallows (large or mini)
1 bowl of cooked plain popcorn (about 6-8 cups)
1/2 stick of butter
sprinkles or other goodies
spray oil for your spatula and fingers
The best possible popcorn is the kind you make in a pot on the stove. Just cover the bottom of the pot with a couple tablespoons of vegetable oil and add enough kernels to form one layer at the bottom. Those are my imperfect measurements that usually result in a full pot of popped corn. I say "usually" because once in a while, I add too much and the popcorn spills out of the top of the pot. Not really a problem in my book but it can be easily avoided by adding less kernels to the pot.
Melt the butter and marshmallows in a pan or in a microwave (checking every 30 seconds). Be careful not to overcook the marshmallows. They will continue to melt off the heat and stirring will get the smooth consistency you will need.
Pour the melted marshmallow and butter over the popcorn. Stir it together as quickly as possible using a spatula that has been greased or sprayed with cooking oil.
Spray hands with oil and dig in. Form balls of whatever size you like. It is messy fun. Enjoy.
After the popcorn balls are formed, they can be rolled in sprinkles or colored sugar to decorate. We did this for Halloween and it was adorable.
This can be a math lesson too. The kids put them in rows. Then they counted how many they made versus how many kids there were to figure out the amount of popcorn balls each child would take home. I must say I was very proud of them. The popcorn motivated them, but they figured it out.
Note: If you want to make rice crispy treats, they are made the same way. Just add the cereal instead of the popcorn.
Popcorn is one of those treats that no one can resist. It make your kitchen smell yummy and everyone who recognizes the perfume will come looking for a handful.
For the popcorn balls, here are the basic things you will need:
1 bag of marshmallows (large or mini)
1 bowl of cooked plain popcorn (about 6-8 cups)
1/2 stick of butter
sprinkles or other goodies
spray oil for your spatula and fingers
The best possible popcorn is the kind you make in a pot on the stove. Just cover the bottom of the pot with a couple tablespoons of vegetable oil and add enough kernels to form one layer at the bottom. Those are my imperfect measurements that usually result in a full pot of popped corn. I say "usually" because once in a while, I add too much and the popcorn spills out of the top of the pot. Not really a problem in my book but it can be easily avoided by adding less kernels to the pot.
Melt the butter and marshmallows in a pan or in a microwave (checking every 30 seconds). Be careful not to overcook the marshmallows. They will continue to melt off the heat and stirring will get the smooth consistency you will need.
Pour the melted marshmallow and butter over the popcorn. Stir it together as quickly as possible using a spatula that has been greased or sprayed with cooking oil.
Spray hands with oil and dig in. Form balls of whatever size you like. It is messy fun. Enjoy.
After the popcorn balls are formed, they can be rolled in sprinkles or colored sugar to decorate. We did this for Halloween and it was adorable.
This can be a math lesson too. The kids put them in rows. Then they counted how many they made versus how many kids there were to figure out the amount of popcorn balls each child would take home. I must say I was very proud of them. The popcorn motivated them, but they figured it out.
Note: If you want to make rice crispy treats, they are made the same way. Just add the cereal instead of the popcorn.
Posted by Doughremekids Blog at 11/7/2009 4:30 PM 
Categories: marshmallows,popcorn balls,kids,recipe
Tags: kids sleepovers balls marshmallows playdates treats easy Halloween popcorn recipe
Categories: marshmallows,popcorn balls,kids,recipe
Tags: kids sleepovers balls marshmallows playdates treats easy Halloween popcorn recipe
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