Jello Flavored Popcorn Ball Ornaments

I was trying to think of treat to make for our annual Christmas party. My mom suggested popcorn cake, but I decided to make popcorn balls instead. These popcorn balls are easy to make, quick, and can be customized with your favorite Jello flavor/color. With the addition of saran wrap and a hook these tasty treats can also be used and ornaments. You can eat these ornaments when you want a snack and you will not have to store them at the end of the season.

Step 1 Materials Needed

This popcorn ball recipe produces soft and chewy Jello flavored popcorn balls. There are relatively few ingredients and should take less than 20 minutes to make.

Popcorn Ball Ingredients:
+ 6 Tbsp. butter or Margarine
+ 3 c. tiny marshmallows
+ 1/2 package of 3oz. (3 Tbsp.) Jello mix
+3 quarts unsalted popcorn (about 1/2 cup of popcorn kernel)

For Ornaments:
+ saran wrap
+ Ornament hooks (usually sold in the 100 packs for 99 cents)

Misc. things you will also need:
+ popcorn popper or large pan and oil to make popcorn
+ 2-3 large mixing bowls
+ Spatula and mixing spoon
+ Microwave
+ wax paper to set treats on

Original Recipe from Chris Tanaka

Comments

[Shesu]

This looks soooooo good! I really want to try them, but does anyone have a recipe for making your own jello mix? I'm allergic to the red food coloring they put in almost all of their flavors.

[kcli]

This appears to be a lot easier than the version that requires corn syrup and and candy thermometer (tastier too!) I can see that this idea could also be used for holidays such as Halloween (orange), Easter (pastels), etc...that have a color associated with the event. Great job on the Instructable!

[Adran]

Thanks Kcli, This recipe is really simply. I think they are much better tasting than corn syrup popcorn balls too.