Valentines Jello Popcorn Balls Food

FESTIVE JELL-O POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Microwave butter and marshmallows in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until marshmallows are puffed. Stir in gelatin mix until well blended.
• Add to popcorn in large bowl; toss to coat.
• Shape into 16 balls with greased or moistened hands.

VALENTINE'S DAY POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray or coat with butter.
• Pop enough popcorn to fill a 9x13 baking dish. Pop a couple extra cups so you can add to the mix if needed. It's important to keep the popcorn warm in the oven while completing the following steps.
• Melt the butter and marshmallows together in a large pot.
• Once the marshmallows are fully melted, turn off the heat and add in the vanilla and food coloring. I started with a couple drops of red and then added more until I got the color I wanted.
• Pull the baking dish full of popcorn out of the oven. Drizzle the marshmallow and butter mixture over the popcorn.
• Use your hands or a wooden spoon to mix up the popcorn and marshmallow mixture so that the popcorn is evenly coated. If you are using your hands (I do), spray your hands with the baking spray or cover them in butter - this is to protect your hands from the heat AND to keep the marshmallow mixture from sticking to you. After the popcorn and marshmallow mixture are thoroughly combined and cooled slightly, add in the M&Ms. You need to wait or the candy will melt and turn your popcorn balls brown from the chocolate.
• Recoat your hands and grab a handful of popcorn and start forming it into a ball. You will need to squeeze firmly while making the balls. Make them any size you want to but make sure they are pressed together well or they will fall apart.
• Wrap the balls in plastic wrap or bag them up - they're yummy no matter what you do! Enjoy!

HOLIDAY JELL-O® POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Microwave butter and marshmallows in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until marshmallows are puffed. Add dry gelatin mix; stir until blended.
• Add to popcorn in large bowl; toss to coat.
• Shape into 16 balls with greased or moistened hands. Cool completely.

JELLO POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except popcorn in a heavy sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil and cook just till jello and sugar are dissolved.
• Pour over popcorn and mix well and fast.
• Wet your hands under cold water, shake it off don't dry it and work quickly forming popcorn balls.
• As you make them , wrap them in squares of wax paper.
• Re-wet your hands in between forming.
• The amount you get will depend on how big you make them -- cook time is left blank because it will vary.

JELL-O POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Place popped popcorn in a large bowl, lightly buttered.
• Bring the corn syrup and jello mix to a boil in a saucepan.
• Boil over medium heat until mixture separates into a hard thread when dropped into very cold water, about 6 to 7 minutes.
• Remove from heat and pour over popcorn, mixing quickly to coat well. Let stand for about 3 to 5 minutes and with your hands buttered, shape into 1-1/2 inch balls.
• NOTE: these balls can also be made using Kool-Aid unsweetened drink in any flavor instead of the Jell-O, and it is the same procedure.

VALENTINE'S JELLO POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Pour corn syrup and sugar into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Pour in Jell-O, stirring until dissolved.
• Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Dump the popcorn into a large bowl and pour the Jell-O mixture over the top, stirring to make sure the popcorn is well-coated.
• Grease your hands and for into balls (or hearts).
• Lay formed shapes on wax paper to harden/set. Store in individually wrapped packages or an air-tight container.

POPCORN PARTY BALLS

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large shallow pan or dish.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring corn syrup and brown sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Pour mixture evenly over popcorn, stirring to coat. When mixture is cool enough to handle, form into 2 inch balls. Let cool on waxed paper until set.