Christmas Popcorn Balls are the perfect addition to any holiday treat tray. White chocolate and marshmallows make a delicious coating. Holiday sprinkles add a festive touch.
These white chocolate popcorn balls are an easy no-bake, gluten-free treat that makes an awesome food gift. You will want to make some Bourbon Fudge too.
Popcorn balls for Christmas are fun and festive. Customizable and perfect for any holiday treat tray or snacking. Ideal to give and receive.
Have you started your holiday baking yet? I have made my list and am starting to gather all my ingredients.
It is getting into the busiest time of year. Holiday parties, shopping, decorating, wrapping, and making all the delicious festive foods. These popcorn marshmallow balls are super cute. They remind me of mini snowballs.
Christmas Popcorn Balls Ingredients
These are super easy to make. I don’t know anyone who would turn down a handmade treat. I love the fact that these popcorn balls are made without corn syrup.
- plain popcorn
- butter
- mini marshmallows
- white chocolate
- holiday sprinkles
How to Make White Chocolate Popcorn Balls
Festive popcorn balls covered in white chocolate and holiday sprinkles. You can even create your own sprinkle blend.
- Place your popcorn in a large bowl.
- Melt butter and marshmallows in a pot.
- Melt white chocolate.
- Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn, and mix well.
- Shape into balls.
- Dip in melted chocolate and then in sprinkles.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
- Be sure to use a silicone mat to place your coated popcorn balls on. They will stick to wax paper. Alternatively, you can use parchment paper if you prefer.
- Spay your hands with cooking spray before forming the balls. This will prevent them from sticking to your hands.
- Use good-quality white chocolate for this recipe. It will make a world of difference.
- Fresh air-popped popcorn is the best for this recipe. If you are in a pinch, you can use ready-made popcorn (not flavoured).
- Melting white chocolate can be a bit tricky. It can seize and turn grainy. The best way is to place it in a bowl over hot water. If you choose the microwave method, be sure to use LOW POWER and mix it every 20-30 seconds until melted.
- Store the balls in an airtight container and keep them at room temperature. They should last about a week.
Holiday Treats
Everyone has their favourite holiday foods. Cookies, treats, drinks, and so many totally delicious things to indulge in during the season. What are some of yours?
We can’t go without eggnog. Rum & Eggnog Latte happens to be our favourite festive latte drink.
Chewy Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies are at the top of my holiday cookie list.
I love white chocolate and these Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies with White Chocolate & Pistachios are super delicious. If you love cinnamon rolls, these Cranberry Sweet Rolls are a must-try. Filled with white chocolate and an orange glaze.
Quick & Easy Festive Holiday Croissants would not be the same without that white chocolate drizzle.
We love Christmas Granola, and so do our neighbours. Need some great food gift ideas? Check out these Edible Christmas Gifts.
Christmas Popcorn Balls
Ingredients
- 8 cups plain popcorn
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 4 ounces good quality white chocolate
- Assorted holiday sprinkles (to decorate)
Instructions
- Lay out a silicone mat on the counter.
- Place popcorn in a large bowl.
- In a pot melt the butter and marshmallows.
- Pour over popcorn, and mix well.
- Spray hands with cooking spray.
- Squeeze popcorn into 1 ½″ balls and place on silicone mat.
- Place your sprinkles in bowls.
- Melt the white chocolate (either on the stove or microwave).
- Dip each popcorn ball into the melted chocolate enough to cover the top half of the ball.
- Immediately dip the popcorn ball into the sprinkles.
- Place on silicone mat to harden.
Kate
I really love the idea of using popcorn for cookies. It will be on our menu very soon. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. Hope you enjoy these on your treat tray this holiday season.
Amy Liu Dong
Such a cute and delicious treats to make for the kids this holiday, love it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The kids love to help with these super cute treats.
Chef Dennis
Ooooh! White Chocolate Popcorn Balls! My sons new favorites! They all look soo yummy and beautiful.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
They are a fun little holiday treat for sure. ENJOY!
Tracy
I love the size of these. They’re perfect for a cookie tray when I want to eat everything but just small bites of each so I can have more! My girls are going to love dipping them in the sprinkles!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Kids have lots of fun helping with these ones. Bite-sized perfection.
Marisa Stewart
Right now I’m collecting recipes for my Christmas gift boxes and these Holiday White Chocolate Mini Popcorn Balls are adorable. Now, who doesn’t like popcorn? And add all those delicious goodies to it, it will be a welcome addition to the gift box.
Homemade & Yummy
These are a fun addition to any party treat try. You can even get the grandkids to help you make them.
Katrin
These popcorn balls look just sooo christmassy! Love the idea
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. They are a fun and festive little treat.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Oh that looks good! So colorful, fun and festive!
Homemade & Yummy
They are fun to make and fun to eat.
Julie
These cookies are so pretty. I love popcorn with the white chocolate.
Homemade & Yummy
They are super easy to make…and delicious too.
Donna
What a fun little treat for the Holidays. I am sure my kids would be all over these, ad they sound simple enough for them to help out with, which is always a huge plus!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes the kids would have fun with these for sure.
April
White chocolate, popcorn and marshmallows?! Count me in! Looks great!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks…hope you give them a try.
Jenni
These popcorn balls are so cute and look delicious!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much, they are fun to make and fun to eat.
Tara
What a cute, festive treat! Love your photos. They definitely do seem perfect for non-bakers or those with little helpers.
Homemade & Yummy
For sure, super easy. Thanks for the compliments.
Amy
Those gingerbread men sprinkles are so ridiculously cute! And I love the sweet and salty combination here!!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes are are cute…I think they are my favourite by far.
Amanda
I have to make these for all of the holiday parties! I love no bake, popcorn, and chocolate. I can do this!
Homemade & Yummy
YES you can to this. ENJOY!!
Laura | Wandercooks
This is so perfect, I’ve been collecting recipes to make as edible gifts this Christmas and I think your popcorn balls have just jumped to the top of the list! Love your decorations too, keen to check out what I can get my hands on!
Homemade & Yummy
Well thanks so much. Hope you have lots of fun making them.