Four Star Cabins

 

I don’t have many things that were once my grandma’s, but I do have her two wooden spoons. She used them so many times to make this recipe, they’re cracked and misshapen. And I wouldn’t replace them for the world. 

Popcorn Balls 

1 10-ounce bag miniature marshmallows (A fresh package works best.)

 1/4 cup (half a stick) unsalted butter, plus more for your hands

 1 tablespoon water

 1 3-ounce box Jell-O gelatin mix (We like strawberry.)

 12 cups plain popped popcorn

 

Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add marshmallows, water, and Jell-O. Cook over medium heat until marshmallows are melted. In a large bowl (we use a Tupperware Thatsa-Bowl), add to popcorn and stir WITH TWO WOODEN SPOONS until completely coated. While mixture is still hot, butter hands and shape into 8 or 9 balls, setting each ball on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container. They’re best eaten within a day or two, but that’s not usually a problem.