Such an easy and fun fall recipe, these S'mores Popcorn Balls have only 5 ingredients! Enjoy the taste of marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker with the delicious taste of popcorn. This fun S'mores recipe would be great for a fall festival or class party!
Chewy and gooey, these S'mores Popcorn Balls are perfect for a fall festival or class party. They are easy to make and with only a handful of ingredients, you may have the ingredients already in the pantry.
S'mores are a classic fall favorite. Many of us remember sitting outside on a cool, crisp night and enjoying the smells, sights and tastes of a campfire. S'more recipes comes in many forms, such as S'more Bars or Easy S'mores Bars. In this case, the melted marshmallow and popcorn come together with the graham cereal to create the tastiest and crunchiest combination the the perfect touch of sweet chocolate.
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Ingredients
- popcorn - microwave popcorn or air pop
- marshmallows - large or small
- margarine - can use real butter
- chocolate - Hershey Bars
- Golden Graham Cereal - store brand works well too
The ingredients are simple and this recipe comes together so easily!
Popcorn choices
The choices for popcorn would be store bought, already made in a bag. I wouldn't recommend this but if you are in a pinch, go for it. There is also air popped popcorn if you have an air popper. This is a good option if you want to lower the calorie level down due to the popcorn being plain and no added butter or salt.
Microwave popcorn is what I used because it is what I had on hand and I also wanted the extra butter flavor and salt on it.
Melting the marshmallows
The marshmallows are melted with the butter to help prevent sticking. Be sure to keep the heat on low to prevent burning. The marshmallow mixture will help the popcorn balls to stay together.
Tips!
- Be sure to put parchment or waxed paper down to prevent the popcorn marshmallow mixture from sticking.
- Grease your hands with cooking spray to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands while you are forming the S'mores popcorn balls. The balls can be made by taking a handful and shaping them into a ball, like you would if you were making something out of playdough.
- Don't add the chocolate until you are forming the balls, otherwise the chocolate may melt with the warm marshmallow cream.
- When the marshmallows are melted, be sure to let it cool enough to handle, but don't let it sit too long. You want the marshmallows to be able to pour over the popcorn so it will set up and hold together well.
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S'mores Popcorn Balls
Print PinEquipment
- 1 saucepan
Ingredients
- 12 oz marshmallows large or small
- 3 cups popcorn
- ½ cup chocolate pieces Hershey's or can use chocolate chips
- ¼ cup margarine
- 1 cup Golden Grahams
Instructions
- Melt the margarine in a large saucepan on low heat, stirring often.
- Add in the marshmallows when the margarine has melted completely.
- Stir often. Don't leave the marshmallows alone while they are melting.
- Place popcorn and Golden Grahams on parchment or waxed paper and mix well.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 1 minute. Pour over popcorn/golden graham mixture.
- Toss the popcorn mixture and marshmallow mixture together.
- Using lightly greased hands, form the balls. A handful of popcorn mixture is just right for the size.
- While forming them, put the Hershey's chocolate piece on the top of the ball.
- Set on a baking sheet to harden completely.
- Serve.
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