- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, preferably orville redenbacher's gourmet popping corn
- 5 cup miniature marshmallows, divided
- 8 tablespoon butter, divided
- 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix, divided
- 1 cup marshmallow bits, divided
- 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.
- In microwave-safe bowl, microwave 2 ½ cups marshmallows and 3 tablespoons butter on high for 25 seconds.
- Stir in 1/4 cup hot cocoa mix and 1 tablespoon more butter.
- Microwave on high 25 seconds more. Stir vigorously to combine.
- In bowl, pour marshmallow mixture over popped corn. Toss with rubber spatula to coat.
- Add 1/2 cup marshmallow bits and stir to combine.
- Divide mixture and shape into 6 balls.
- Place on waxed paper.
- Repeat above steps with remaining popped corn, marshmallows, butter, hot cocoa mix, and marshmallow bits.