Ingredients:

  • 12 cups plain popped popcorn
  • 2 tbsp festive holiday sprinkles
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Place the popped popcorn in a large heat-proof bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
  2. Toss the holiday sprinkles into the popcorn and set the bowl aside.
  3. Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Stir constantly until the butter is melted and the sugar dissolves.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt and the syrup reaches a bubbling, velvety consistency (approximately 235°F).
  6. Remove from heat immediately once the bubbles become large and slow (the foaming stage).
  7. Pour the hot syrup directly over the popcorn and fold quickly with a silicone spatula until every piece is evenly coated.
  8. Rapidly scoop about ⅓ cup of the mixture and squeeze firmly into a ball.
  9. Place each ball on parchment paper to cool and harden for 15 minutes.