Marshmallow Maple Bacon Popcorn Balls Recipes

Steps:

• Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• WHISK TOGETHER the gelatin and cold water in a small bowl. Let it soften for 5 minutes.
• STIR TOGETHER the sugar, maple syrup, corn syrup, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring it to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until it hits 240°F. Be prepared to lower the heat as needed-this syrup likes to bubble up. Microwave the gelatin on high until completely melted, about 30 seconds. Pour it into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Set the mixer to low and keep it running.
• WHEN THE SYRUP reaches 240°F, slowly pour it into the mixer bowl. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes. Increase to medium-high and beat for 3 more minutes. Add the cinnamon, increase to the highest speed, and beat for 1 minute more. Quickly fold in the bacon bits. Pour the marshmallow into the prepared pan. Sift coating over top. Let it set for 6 hours in a cool, dry place. Use a knife to loosen the marshmallow from the edges of the pan. Invert the slab onto a work surface. Cut it into pieces and dust them with more coating.

Steps:

• Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
• Add vegetable oil to a 4 quart saucepan, and heat over high heat. When oil is hot, add popping corn. Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping, remove from heat. Put popcorn in prepared pan.
• Melt butter In a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in marshmallows and cook until melted, stirring constantly. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and mix with spoon to coat evenly.
• Let mixture cool slightly. Smear butter on your hands or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Mix popcorn with your hands so that it is evenly coated.
• Form popcorn into 8 balls.

Steps:

• Toss popcorn, cranberries, and pecans in large heatproof bowl; sprinkle with salt.
• Melt butter in large microwave-safe bowl on high for about 40 seconds. Stir in marshmallows; microwave on high for 1 minute and 15 seconds, stopping once halfway through to stir. Stir until mixture is melted and smooth.
• Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn mixture, folding with rubber spatula until well-combined. Let cool enough to handle.
• Oil hands; form mixture into 15 evenly-sized balls, pressing firmly.

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add marshmallows and vanilla; cook until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly.
• Place popcorn in large bowl. Add marshmallow mixture; toss until popcorn is evenly coated with marshmallow mixture.
• Shape into 10 (3-inch) balls with lightly greased hands. Place on sheets of waxed paper; let stand until firm.

Steps:

• In a saucepan, melt butter.
• Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
• Mix in gelatin powder.
• Pour mixture over popcorn.
• Mix well with buttered hands.
• Form into balls.
• Wrap in plastic wrap.

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium/low heat.
• Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
• Blend in dry Jell-O.
• Pour over popcorn, mixing well (a long-handled wooden spoon works well).
• With buttered hands, shape into balls.
• Let dry on waxed paper.
• Wrap individually in plastic wrap.
• Kids can do the measuring, and shape the popcorn mixture into balls when it is cool enough.
• These are a fun treat for camping and picnics.
• Make sure Handy Wipes are available for sticky hands!
• Number of popcorn balls is dependent on how large you make them; make another batch instead of doubling recipe.

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, and once cooled, crumble it up. Reserve the bacon drippings.
• In a medium (2 quart) saucepan combine 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings and three kernels of popcorn; place on a tight-fitting lid and cook over medium heat. When you hear the three kernels pop, it is time to add the rest of the popcorn inches Gently shake the pot as the popcorn cooks and pops. When you hear less than one pop every one to two second, turn off the heat and let the pan sit for one minute. On a large baking sheet (13X18) coated with cooking spray, spread out the popcorn and sprinkle with salt.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. In a medium pot (2 quart) combine brown sugar, maple syrup, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently. Sugar mixture should be boiling and will start to thicken when it is ready after about 6-9 minutes. Turn off the heat, and quickly stir in the vanilla and baking soda; the mixture will turn lighter in color and will become foamy.
• Evenly pour the sugar mixture over the popcorn. Sprinkle with the bacon bits. Place the pan into the oven and cook for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Let the popcorn cool and harden, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.