Create a festive treat with our Yummy Popcorn Balls featuring colorful gumdrops! This easy recipe combines the classic crunch of popcorn with the sweet, chewy goodness of gumdrops. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful snack, these popcorn balls are a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Make this recipe into balls perfect for parties and school treats or mold into a bundt cake pan for a more traditional flair. Leave out the nuts or replace gumdrops with chocolate M&M's. This recipe has endless possibilities to satisfy a salty sweet craving.
Ingredients:
8 c. butter flavor popcorn
1 c. gumdrops/spicedrops
1 c. salted peanuts
20 regular size marshmallows (the smaller ones)
1/4 c. real butter (unsalted)
Directions:
Pop the popcorn and put in large bowl along with gumdrops and peanuts. Melt butter and marshmallows in small saucepan over low heat until gooey and melted. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn, mixing with spatula to coat all ingredients. Press into a greased bundt pan or form into balls. If using a bundt pan, once mixture is pressed and cooled then turn out onto a nice plate for presentation.
Makes 1 cake or a dozen balls depending on size.