Cookie Monster Popcorn Balls
These Cookie Monster Popcorn Balls are an easy treat for a Cookie Monster party or a blue-themed birthday party. Made with popped popcorn, melted marshmallows, butter, and blue syrup, then mixed with mini Oreos and Chips Ahoy cookies.
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It’s also a cute after-school snack for your kids. Add these to their school snack box with Buttery Ritz Ham Crackers or Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Celery.
You can also make this with your kids since it’s a fun kitchen activity if you’re looking for something to do together.
How to Make Cookie Monster Popcorn Balls
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Step-by-Step Guide
1. Heat sugar and water over medium-high heat until it turns into a clear syrup and sugar has dissolved, stirring often. Add food coloring and stir until a solid color has formed
2. Pour over popcorn in a large bowl and mix it until all of the popcorn is coated.
3. Add the cookie to the bowl.
4. Melt butter over low heat.
5. Then add marshmallows, and continue cooking until the marshmallows are melted.
6. Pour over popcorn and cookies. Mix well.
7. And using gloves, form into 12 balls.
8. Add 2 candy eyeballs to each cookie.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Lightly grease your gloves or hands to keep the popcorn mixture from sticking while forming the balls.
- Work quickly once the marshmallow mixture is added, as it sets fast.
- Let the popcorn balls cool slightly before adding the candy eyeballs so they stick better.
- If the mixture feels too warm for kids’ hands, let it cool for a few minutes before shaping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Cookie Monster Popcorn Balls
Ingredients
- 9 cups popped popcorn
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 4 drops blue food coloring
- 3 tbsp butter
- 10.5 oz bag marshmallows
- 1 cup mini oreos
- 1 cup mini chips ahoy, slightly broken
- 24 candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Heat sugar and water over medium high heat, until it turns into a clear syrup and sugar has dissolved, stirring often. Add food coloring and stir until a solid color has formed.
- Pour over popcorn in a large bowl and mix it until all of the popcorn is coated.
- Add the cookie into the bowl.
- Melt butter over low heat, then add marshmallows, and continue cooking until marshmallows are melted.
- Pour over popcorn and cookies. Mix well, and using gloves, form into 12 balls.
- Add 2 candy eyeballs to each cookie.
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