Popcorn Balls Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering hands 

1 package miniature marshmallows (10 ounces) 

1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 

3 quarts popped popcorn 

1 cup dried cranberries, or English toffee bits, optional 

Preparation

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.

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