Popcorn Balls

Martha Stewart Living


Makes 12

    4 tablespoons unsalted butter +M4 hands                        
    10 ounces miniature marshmallows                               
    1/4 cup firm pack light brown sugar                            
    8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (opt)                       
    3 quarts popcorn (pick out kernels)                            
    1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies (opt)                     

Melt butter in large heavy pot over low heat.  Add marshmallows and brown sugar and stir until melted.  Add chocolate, if desired, and stir until melted.  Remove from heat.

Pour popcorn and candies, if desired, into pot; toss well.  With buttered hands, make 2.5-inch balls.  Let dry slightly on parchment-lined sheet.

MY NOTE: May want to add a small pinch of salt to add a contrast to the sweet of the M&Ms.

MXF