Dessert for 12
Popcorn Balls
$5.92for 425 minServes 12
Popcorn and marshmallows bind with a warm corn syrup mixture before forming into colorful sprinkled balls.
Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Margarine and vegan butter$0.25/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.50Typical price |
 | Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.45Typical price |
 | Chips, pretzels, popcorn$0.22/oz typical | 42 oz | $9.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.77 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$1.48 per serving$5.92 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 2 tsp cold water
- 2 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup mini white or colored marshmallows
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 5 L plain popped popcorn
- halloween colored sprinkles
Steps
- Place the popped popcorn in a very large bowl.
- Heat the corn syrup, margarine, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.
- Stir in the confectioners’ sugar, marshmallows, and vanilla until smooth, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour the hot mixture over the popcorn and stir until coated.
- Cool the mixture for 5 minutes, then shape it into 12 balls with lightly oiled hands.
- Press the sprinkles onto the balls and cool for 5 more minutes.
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