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Sugarplum Popcorn Balls

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 20 min
  • Active: 20 min
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring the jam, corn syrup, butter, confectioners’ sugar, 1 cup mini marshmallows and 1 tablespoon water to a boil in a large pot over medium heat, stirring to combine. Stir in the almond extract and a pinch of salt.
  2. Remove from the heat and stir in the popcorn and remaining 1 cup mini marshmallows with a rubber spatula.
  3. Butter your hands, then shape the warm coated popcorn into 3-inch balls and roll in the coarse sugar.
  4. Wrap with cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.