Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls Mama's Way~Make it a Family Affair!
By Margielynn
@Margielynn (693)
United States
November 8, 2015 3:39pm CST
If you have never eaten or made popcorn balls, give them a try. You can make them plain or add other ingredients. Mom always put crushed peppermint candy and pecans in her popcorn balls. Mom is no longer here and I miss her special popcorn balls! You could add any kinds of nuts, candies or dried fruits. Just use your imagination! Let the kids help roll them in balls!
9 people like this
11 responses
@allknowing (153529)
• India
9 Nov 15
You need some syrup or some such stuff to bind them. What do you use?
1 person likes this
@allknowing (153529)
• India
9 Nov 15
@Margielynn My mouth is watering. 2" balls are pretty big and all the more attractive. Thanks for the recipe.
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
9 Nov 15
@allknowing I hope that was alright I remembered we are not suppose to post recipes!
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
9 Nov 15
@alwayssmiling you can use the syrup type with corn syrup, but this one is easy, 1/2 cup popcorn kernels or one 3.5 ounce package of microwave popcorn, one 10 ounce bag marshmallow and 1/4 cup butter. Melt the butter in a large bowl in microwave, add marshmallows, microwave one minute, stir then do another minute. Fold popped popcorn into mixture. Grease hands with butter, make into 2-inch balls! Yummy!
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
@Margielynn welll you have just convinced me to try making this the next time around. Thanks!
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
9 Nov 15
@salonga buttered popcorn is yummy, but popcorn balls make a statement! They are enjoyed by kids and adults alike!
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
9 Nov 15
@salonga oh you are going to have so much fun! Everyone will be wanting one to eat!
1 person likes this
@softbabe44 (5815)
• Vancouver, Washington
9 Nov 15
Popcorn balls go back a long ways.
1 person likes this
@softbabe44 (5815)
• Vancouver, Washington
9 Nov 15
@Margielynn A very nice family tradition.
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
10 Nov 15
@softbabe44 yes it is, my four granddaughter and two nieces have cooked with me since they were small, now they are all teenagers
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
9 Nov 15
@softbabe44 yes they do and they are such a great treats for kids and adults too!
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
27 Nov 15
While I never made popcorn balls, my aunt used to make them and I always enjoyed them. Now my teeth seem to be more brittle and I have to stay away from this type of goodie.
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
30 Nov 15
I hear you, most of my teeth are false! I hated them when I first got them, they really limit what you can eat! Glad I can still ear! Hehe!??
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
9 Nov 15
@JudyEv you could use Rice Krispie cereal or whatever! Put in a pan and cut into squares! Glad to meet you!
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 15
@Margielynn That's a good idea too. I could cope with that.
1 person likes this
@LCaldwell (251)
• United States
9 Nov 15
I remember making these as a kid. There was an elderly lady in our town that made them for us kids on Halloween. I think I might get the stuff and let my kiddos make some for Christmas. 
1 person likes this
@LCaldwell (251)
• United States
9 Nov 15
@Margielynn I think I will get some candy or candy bars to cut up and put in them and some oreos crushed up would be good in them too. Peppermint kisses.... yummy! I am starting to get hungry for some now. 
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
10 Nov 15
@LCaldwell all of these would be so good! They also make great gift!
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
9 Nov 15
You are going to have so much fun @LCaldwell there are so many things you can do with them!
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (169568)
• United States
15 Nov 15
I may have to do that next month. My grandkids will be here.
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
15 Nov 15
I feel a fun time in the making! Get creative and cherish the memories you will be making with them! They grow up way too fast!
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
9 Nov 15
I've honestly only did these once..everyone was too lazy to help so i gave up..now they all have families of their own.
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
9 Nov 15
@rosekitty they are a little work making them into balls! But so worth it!
1 person likes this
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
9 Nov 15
@Margielynn yes they sure are and so yummy
1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (91155)
• United States
11 Nov 15
We used to have a neighbor that would make popcorn balls for Halloween as trick or treats. They were so good and we never bypassed that house. Now i'm thinking it would be fun to make these with my grandchildren
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
11 Nov 15
@marilynda1225 they would love doing that! I cooked with my grandkids as they grew up, they are all able to cook for themselves and not starve! Hehe!
@jillybean1222 (6406)
•
9 Nov 15
oh gosh, i haven't made these in YEARS. i need to do that for my kids. SOON!
1 person likes this
@Margielynn (693)
• United States
9 Nov 15
@jillybean1222 yes the kids would love them, you can also add food coloring, M&ms just about anything you like! Good to see you, miss you!
