Eggnog Popcorn Balls
Eggnog Popcorn Balls
Although you're probably used to seeing eggnog poured into your cup during the holiday season, this recipe gives the timeless beverage a twist. Popcorn is made with eggnog extract and marshmallows, the snack is one you'll want at holiday parties to come. Recipe courtesy of Ready Set Eat
Prep Time
30
minutes
Cook Time
1
minute
Servings
12
Total time: 31 minutes
Ingredients
- pam® original no-stick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup orville redenbacher's® gourmet® popping corn
- 5 cup miniature marshmallows, divided
- 5 tablespoon butter, divided
- 3 teaspoon eggnog extract, divided
- freshly grated nutmeg for garnish
Directions
- Spray large bowl, rubber spatula and piece of waxed paper with cooking spray; set aside.
- Pop kernel corn according to package directions.
- Remove all unpopped kernels and place half of popped corn (about 8 cups) in bowl.
- Place 2-1/2 cups marshmallows and 2-1/2 tablespoons butter in microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 45 seconds or until marshmallows melt and mixture blends together smoothly when stirred.
- Stir in 1-1/2 teaspoons extract.
- Pour marshmallow mixture over popped corn in bowl.
- Toss with rubber spatula to coat.
- Divide mixture and shape into 6 balls.
- Place on waxed papper.
- Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
- Repeat above steps with remaining popped corn, marshmallows, butter, extract and nutmeg.