Description
Gooey marshmallow s’mores popcorn balls combine classic campfire flavors with a playful twist. Graham cracker crumbs and chocolate chips elevate this sweet snack for summer gatherings and movie nights you’ll want to share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz (283 g) mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Kernel Preparation: Pop corn kernels to achieve a light, fluffy texture that will serve as the base for the s’mores popcorn balls.
- Butter Transformation: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, allowing it to develop a rich, golden-brown color that enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Marshmallow Fusion: Introduce marshmallows to the heated butter, stirring continuously until they transform into a smooth, glossy mixture that will bind the ingredients together.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and blend in vanilla extract, creating a subtle aromatic undertone that complements the s’mores essence.
- Ingredient Integration: Fold popped corn and crushed Golden Grahams into the marshmallow base, ensuring each element is thoroughly and evenly coated for maximum flavor distribution.
- Shaping Technique: After allowing the mixture to cool slightly, spray hands with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then carefully form compact, uniform spheres by gently compressing the popcorn mixture.
- Chocolate Embellishment: Delicately press miniature semisweet chocolate chips across the surface of each popcorn ball, creating a decorative and indulgent exterior that captures the classic s’mores flavor.
- Cooling and Setting: Arrange the completed popcorn balls on waxed paper or a silicone mat, permitting them to cool completely and solidify into their final shape.
Notes
- Prevent Sticky Hands: Spray hands with nonstick cooking spray before shaping popcorn balls to ensure smooth, effortless molding without messy residue.
- Maintain Even Coating: Stir marshmallow mixture thoroughly to guarantee each popcorn kernel and cereal piece receives consistent, delectable coverage.
- Control Cooling Temperature: Allow mixture to cool slightly before shaping to prevent burning fingers and help balls hold their structured form.
- Chocolate Placement Tip: Press chocolate chips gently into surface while popcorn balls are still warm to help chips adhere perfectly and create delightful melted pockets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg