Popcorn Balls

I made popcorn balls with my kids and they did not turn out like the picture above...but super yummy.

Here's the simple directions:

Pop 9 cups of popcorn (not quite two bags) and pour into a 9X13.

Melt 4 Tbs of butter in microwave.

Melt one bag of mini marshmellows in microwave.

Pour melted butter in melted marshmellows and mix with spoon.

Pour that mixture over popcorn while popcorn is still warm.

Put butter on your hands and start making balls of popcorn.

Now here's where you can go two different ways.....

1)The first time I made the popcorn balls, they kept their form well. The second time, the balls kept falling apart. I think we put too much popcorn, which the marshmellows couldn't hold. So we just ate the popcorn and it was still super good!

2) If you have your nine cups and the popcorn balls are holding its shape, you use vanilla frosting to stick the top and bottom popcorn balls together. Then you can decorate as you want. Use vanilla frosting to add on anything. Our magazine had you using licorice for the hair, m&ms for the eyes and buttons. You can use vanilla waffers as a hat.

Just be creative....Remember, if all else fails, the popcorn will still taste yummy!!