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Circus Animal Cookie Popcorn Balls

These Circus Animal Cookie Popcorn Balls are a fun, sweet snack made with marshmallows, popcorn, and colorful Circus Animal Cookies. Perfect for parties, sleepovers, and kids' treats at school!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp water
  • 1 drop Red food coloring
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 10.5 oz bag marshmallows
  • 9 cups popped popcorn
  • 2 cups Circus Animal Cookies ,broken into pieces

Instructions

  • Heat the sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes a clear syrup. Add the food coloring and stir until the color is fully blended.
  • Pour the syrup over the popcorn in a large bowl and toss until all the popcorn is evenly coated.
  • Mix in the broken pieces of Circus Animal Cookies.
  • In a separate pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring continuously, until they’re fully melted.
  • Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and cookies. Stir everything together thoroughly, then, with gloves on, shape the mixture into 12 popcorn balls.
Servings: 12 popcorn balls
Calories: 250kcal
Author: carlycampbell