Jello Popcorn Balls make a fun and delicious treat with just 4 ingredients. They are easy to make and taste great with flavored gelatin.
This recipe for Jello Popcorn is so fun and turns out great. The results are so bright and colorful. The taste is amazing. You might also like Jello Popcorn and Jello Cookies Recipe.
The marshmallows make each popcorn ball really ooey gooey. It is so yummy. The gelatin mix adds not only gorgeous color but a bunch of flavors. Learn how to make jello popcorn balls and jazz up plain popcorn.
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Why We Love This
Popcorn Balls are a delightful mixture of simple ingredients that are formed into a ball. They are easy to make and fun to eat. This treat is great for any occasion including a baby shower, birthday party and more.
This treat originated in the 1950’s and was popular at Halloween for parties and trick or treaters. Popcorn Balls stood the test of time, and everyone still loves these fun popcorn balls today.
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Ingredients
- Popcorn. Popped and unpopped kernels removed.
- Butter. Real butter is suggested.
- Jello. Any flavor you prefer.
- Miniature Marshmallows. The mini size melts quickly.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Prepare the popcorn. Pop the 12 cups popcorn. Remove all the un popped kernels in the popped popcorn.
Step 2 – Melt the butter and marshmallows. Place the butter and marshmallows in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted.
Step 3 – Stir in the jello mixture. Add the jello mixture and stir together.
Step 4 – Get out a large bowl. Place the popcorn in a large bowl and pour the marshmallow mixture on top and stir to coat the popcorn in the mixture.
Step 5 – Form the popcorn balls. Oil or use a little butter on your hands (or spray with a non-stick spray) and then shape the popcorn into balls. Then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
- Step 6 – Enjoy and serve. Once cooled, the popcorn balls are ready to serve and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Place the popcorn balls inside an airtight container. You can also wrap each popcorn ball in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
As long as the popcorn Jello balls are stored properly, they will last up to 5 days.
Yes, they can be frozen up to 3 months. If freezing, I suggest wrapping them individually in plastic wrap to ensure freshness. Then place them inside an airtight freezer bag or container.
When ready to serve, allow to come to room temperature at least 30 minutes.
Typically, if this happens the result is marshmallows that were not fully melted. The mixture needs to be stirred until it is completely smooth, and no lumps are in the mixture prior to adding the popcorn.
Another common issue is adding too much popcorn. It is important that you follow the directions precisely.
Pro Tips
- Make sure to coat your hands in non stick spray to make forming the balls less messy. The mixture is very sticky so this is an important step.
- You can use a measuring cup if you want to make sure all of the popcorn balls are uniform. I would use a 1 cup size.
- Coordinate the colors of the popcorn balls to holidays and other occasions. It would be fun to do red and green for Christmas, Orange for Halloween and more.
- Use the type of popcorn you prefer. You can use stovetop popcorn, microwave popcorn, air-popper or whatever you like.
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We love to make popcorn balls for any occasion and think you will too. Try them today and leave a comment!
Jello Popcorn Balls
Ingredients
- 12 cups Popcorn Popped
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 3 oz Jello any flavor
- 10 oz Miniature Marshmallows
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn and remove all the unpeopled kernels.
- Place the butter and marshmallows in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted.
- Stir in the jello mixture.
- Place the popcorn in a large bowl and pour the marshmallow mixture on top and stir to coat the popcorn in the mixture.
- Oil your hands (or spray with a non-stick spray) and then shape the popcorn into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
- Once cooled, the popcorn balls are ready to serve and enjoy!
