Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Popcorn Balls 3.2 (557) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 11, 2021 Rate PRINT Share Close Yield: 12 No tricks, only treats here! This classic kid-friendly snack is made with just four ingredients—popcorn, melted buttered, marshmallows, and light brown sugar. Feel free to mix in additional sweet ingredients such as dried fruit, toffee bits, or chopped chocolate to these popcorn balls. Ingredients ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering hands 1 package miniature marshmallows (10 ounces) ¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 3 quarts popped popcorn 1 cup dried cranberries, or English toffee bits, optional Directions Melt butter in a large heavy pot over low heat. Add marshmallows and brown sugar and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Pour popcorn and cranberries, or English toffee bits if using, into pot; toss well. With buttered hands, shape into 2 1/2-inch balls. Set on parchment lined baking sheet to dry slightly. Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, December/January 1999 Rate It PRINT