↑
  • Dinner Recipes
  • Breakfast Recipes
  • Dessert Recipes
  • Side Dishes
  • Recipes
    • Dinners
    • Slow Cooker
    • Appetizers and Sides
    • Breakfast
    • Dessert
    • Beverages
    • Bread
    • Holiday Recipes
    • Kid-Friendly
  • Blog View
  • About
    • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Blog View
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise/PR
  • DISNEY
  • DINNERS
  • DRINKS
  • DESSERTS

Mom On Timeout

Serving up real food for real families!

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Slow Cooker
    • Appetizers and Sides
    • Breakfast
    • Entree
    • Dessert
    • Beverages
    • Holiday Recipes
      • Christmas Recipes
      • Thanksgiving Recipes
      • Valentine’s Day Recipes
      • St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
      • Easter Recipes
      • Halloween Recipes
    • Bread
    • Kid-Friendly
  • 5 Ingredients
  • Appetizers
  • Favorites


You are here: Home / Recipes / Dessert / Valentine’s Day Popcorn Balls

Valentine’s Day Popcorn Balls

February 8, 2012

  • 195
Jump to Recipe

Valentine's Day Popcorn Balls | Mom On Timeout

Looking for an inexpensive and sweet way to show someone you care? Why not make up some festive Valentine’s Day Popcorn Balls to share! I love sprinkling M&Ms in with my popcorn and adding them to a popcorn ball is even better! I added some red food color and Valentine’s M&Ms to make these popcorn balls really POP!
(Was that too corny? hehe)

Ingredients:
1 bag of marshmallows (approx. 10 oz)
1/2 c butter (1 stick)
1 tsp vanilla
popped popcorn
food coloring (optional)
1 c M&Ms or other candy
non stick baking spray

Directions:

free email course

5 SECRETS TO GETTING DINNER ON THE TABLE...FAST!

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray or coat with butter.

2. Pop enough popcorn to fill a 9×13 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.

3.Melt the butter and marshmallows together in a large pot.

4. 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.

5. Pull the baking dish full of popcorn out of the oven. Drizzle the marshmallow and butter mixture over the popcorn.

6.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.

7. 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!

Print Pin
No ratings yet

Valentine's Day Popcorn Balls

Looking for an inexpensive and sweet way to show someone you care?  Why not make up some festive Valentine’s Day Popcorn Balls to share!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword popcorn balls, valentine's day popcorn balls
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 16
Calories 192kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 10 oz marshmallows 1 bag
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2.75 oz popcorn 1 bag
  • food coloring optional
  • 1 cup M&Ms or other candy
  • non stick baking spray

Instructions

  • 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

For more Valentine’s Day fun check out these fun projects:

Hershey's Kisses Roses Craft

Hershey’s Kisses Roses

Valentine's Day Fingerprint Frames

Valentine’s Day Fingerprint Frames

Valentine's Day Critters

Valentine’s Day Critters

Love Bug Valentines

Love Bug Valentines

Valentine's Day Bracelets

Valentine’s Day Bracelets

VDay

8 Valentine’s Day Printables

Bring on the Bling Valentine Ring

Bring on the Bling Valentine Ring

 Linking up here, Home Stories A2Z, and My Repurposed Life.

  • 195

By Trish - Mom On Timeout February 8, 2012 Dessert, Recipes, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day Recipes

Previous article:
« Pecan Crusted, Bleu Cheese & Bacon Stuffed, Chicken Breasts {Recipe}
Next article:
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes {Recipe} »

Comments

  1. Erin says

    February 11, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    I’ve been looking for a good idea for Valentine treats for my son to take to pre-school. These are PERFECT! Thanks for the great idea and detailed instructions.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      February 11, 2012 at 12:22 PM

      You bet Erin! I hope the kids enjoy them 🙂

      Reply
  2. Christie says

    February 10, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    These look like so much fun for the kids!

    Reply
  3. gail says

    February 10, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    would you believe I’ve never had a popcorn ball? 🙂
    looks yummy!
    gail

    Reply
  4. Cornerstone Confessions says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    My daughter would like this very much! Thank you for the idea! Popcorn balls, here we come!

    Reply
  5. Natural-Nesters says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    This is awesome! We have a link party ending tonight… would you like to add it to our link party too? You could be featured next week!

    -Newest Follower

    Reply
  6. Allison @ Alli 'n Son says

    February 9, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    What a fun idea! I love easy snacks that the kids can get involved with.

    Reply
  7. Stacey says

    February 9, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Trish –
    Those looks really awesome! Love the colors and my Ana would go bananas! Thanks for linking up to our party – please come and visit me at Embracing Change and follow along! I would love to have you and will be starting my first linky party next week – would love to have you link up!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

    Reply
  8. Tamika Rybinski says

    February 9, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    yummy! I want to make these tomorrow!

    http://www.notimefortea.com

    Reply
  9. Amanda says

    February 9, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Really Neat Idea, I love that it is simple and cheap!! It reminds me of Rice Crispy Treats. Check out http://www.newlifeovernight.blogspot.com for some more cheap valentines day ideas.

    Reply
  10. Tina @ Babycakes Blog says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Those look super cute! I love the pink and the M&M’s in them. I found you via the Somewhat Simple Link Party.

    Reply
  11. Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says

    February 9, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    this is going on my bucket list, I have never ever made or eaten a popcorn ball, and I so want to try!

    Reply
  12. Clairejustine says

    February 9, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    Wow great idea 🙂

    Reply
  13. Someday I'll Learn says

    February 8, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Those are SO clever!!

    Reply
  14. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    February 8, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Those are so pretty! My daughter would flip for them. 🙂

    Reply
  15. Kristin says

    February 8, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    I remember my mom making popcorn balls as a kid. These are very festive for a Valentine sweetheart!

    Reply
Newer Comments »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Hi, I’m Trish!

Welcome to Mom On Timeout where I’m serving up real food for real families! Dinners, desserts, and everything in between!
Read More…

categories

archives

Popular Posts

white bowl with handles filled with zuppa toscana soup and topped with cheese. Kale, sausage and bacon can be seen in the soup.
crockpot chili in a ladle held above the crockpot and the rest of the chili.
chicken-stir-fry
best-tater-tot-casserole-recipe-hamburger-green-beans

Some of my favorites…

Berry cobbler served on white round plate and topped with vanilla ice cream. Baking dish with the rest of the berry cobbler recipe can be seen in the background.
Strawberry Cake Roll with one slice cut off at the end sitting on wood board topped with powdered sugar and fresh strawberries.
Slice of hummingbird cake recipe on a white round plate sitting in front of cake stand with rest of cake on it.
Top down look at croissant french toast bake in baking dish made with blueberries and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Top down view of recipe for cream cheese mints on parchment paper flattened with the tines of a fork. Four pastel colors are shown: pink, blue, green and yellow in a symmetrical grid layout.

Copyright ©2025, Mom On Timeout. All Rights Reserved.
Design by Pixel Me Designs
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required