Every year on "Meet your teacher" day I make these popcorn balls for my new students. And I tie a note onto them that says, "Welcome to ___ grade! We're going to have a BALL! Love, Mrs. Luccketta"
Well, since I'm starting this new business and staying home with Little Stinkerbella I had to come up with another reason to make these! They are delish and I ask myself, "Why do I only make them once a year????"
Here's what you will need:
*3 bags of microwavable popcorn (I use light butter, you'll see why next)
*1 1/2 sticks of butter ;)
*1 Tbsp vanilla
*3/4 c brown sugar
*1 bag of mini marshmallows
The steps:
1. Pop the popcorn and place in a LARGE bowl. (I got my bowl at a 99 cent store years ago) Make sure you sift through the popcorn and get all the hard kernels out.
2. On Low, slowly melt the butter in a medium size pot. (While butter is melting I get the baggies ready by folding over the sides. By doing this the zipper parts do not get all sticky!)
3. Once butter is melted turn up the heat to medium and add the marshmallows. Fold the marshmallows through the melted butter.
4. Once the marshmallows are melted add the brown sugar and fold until incorporated. Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
5. Pour over popcorn and mix well.
6. Spray cooking spray onto one hand. Form a ball and place into baggies. Then seal the baggies and let the extra air out.
And if there is a little piece left over, the rule is you HAVE to eat it! I promise it's in the Popcorn Ball recipe book! ;)
I decided to make these for our woman's small group at church.
I made up this little saying on my computer and then printed them onto card stock. Then I used an SU punch to punch them out, and another punch for the ribbon hole.
Lastly, you need to find a Little Stinkerbella to so kindly help you with the ribbon!
I added the tags using ribbon.
If I could I would give one of these to each of you! ;) I truly believe that you have all "popped" into my life for a reason, and I have to say I just {love} all of your wonderful comments! <3Kristy
