These Christmas Ornament Popcorn Balls are a cute and creative treat that doubles as festive decor. Each one is shaped into a perfect sphere, drizzled with colorful candy melts, and topped with a candy loop to look like a hanging ornament. They’re great for parties, gift bags, or just adding a little whimsy to your holiday snack table.

What makes these fun is how customizable they are. You can make them in any color scheme to match your holiday vibe and decorate them with sprinkles, mini candies, or edible glitter. Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to make with a marshmallow base that holds everything together.

Helpful Tips

Grease your hands with a little butter or cooking spray before shaping the balls to keep the mixture from sticking.
Use sturdy candies like Rolos or mini Reese’s Cups as the ornament top, and insert a small pretzel or looped licorice to mimic the hook.
Let them cool completely before wrapping them in cellophane for gifts or stacking on a tray.

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Christmas Ornament Popcorn Balls

These Christmas Ornament Popcorn Balls are a cute and creative treat that doubles as festive decor.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 5

Total Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings balls

Calories 78 kcal

Ingredients

1 bag Kettle corn microwave popcorn
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter plus more for your hands
2 teaspoons cold water

Instructions

Pop the popcorn using your preferred method (air popper, stovetop, or microwave) and place it in a large mixing bowl. Make sure to remove any unpopped kernels.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the granulated sugar and corn syrup. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Allow it to boil for about 2 minutes without stirring.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the mini marshmallows until fully melted and combined.Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popped popcorn and gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until all the popcorn is evenly coated.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly (but not too long!). With lightly greased hands or plastic gloves, scoop out a portion of the popcorn mixture and shape it into a ball, about the size of a golf ball. Repeat until all the mixture is shaped into balls.
While the popcorn balls are still slightly warm, roll them in sprinkles or decorative candy to add festive flair. Place the finished popcorn balls on a cookie sheet or parchment paper to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 57IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg

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