Popcorn Balls Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering hands

1 package miniature marshmallows (10 ounces)

1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

3 quarts popped popcorn

1 cup dried cranberries, or English toffee bits, optional

Preparation

Melt butter in a large heavy pot over low heat. Add marshmallows and brown sugar and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Pour popcorn and cranberries, or English toffee bits if using, into pot; toss well. With buttered hands, shape into 2 1/2-inch balls. Set on parchment lined baking sheet to dry slightly.