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Festive Jello Popcorn Balls recipe, food

Festive Jell-O Popcorn Balls recipe

16 servings, 1 popcorn ball each

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 package (10 1/2 ounces) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1 package (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Gelatin, any flavor
3 quarts (12 cups) popped popcorn
Decorations, such as candy sprinkles, dragees and ribbon (optional)

MICROWAVE butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed. Stir in gelatin until well blended.

POUR marshmallow mixture over popcorn in large bowl; mix lightly until evenly coated.

SHAPE into 16 (2-inch) balls or other shapes with greased or moistened hands. Add decorations, if desired.

Size-Wise:
Kids can help make these seasonal treats for a holiday party. Be sure to allow 1 popcorn ball (1 serving) for each guest.

Cooking Know-How:
Dragees are small hard balls of icing that are typically colored with a metallic edible food coloring. Look for them in the baking section of your supermarket.

Nutritional Information: Calories 130 Total fat 3 g Saturated fat 1.5 g Cholesterol 10 mg Sodium 65 mg Carbohydrate 23 g Dietary fiber 1 g Sugars 15 g Protein 1 g Vitamin A 0 %DV Vitamin C 0 %DV Calcium 0 %DV Iron 0 %DV

Healthy Living Information: Generally Nutritious


Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Kraft Foods.