Pop-a-rific popcorn balls

3 quarts popped popcorn, unsalted

1 pound package marshmallows

¼ cup (½ stick) butter or margarine

Place popped popcorn in a large bowl. In a large saucepan, cook marshmallows and butter or margarine over low heat until melted and smooth.

Pour over popcorn, tossing gently to mix well. Cool 5 minutes. Butter hands and form popcorn mixture into 2½-inch balls.

To color the balls: Add a few drops of food coloring to the smooth marshmallow mixture. Mix well to distribute color evenly, then pour over popcorn as instructed.

The Popcorn Board

Nutrition facts per popcorn ball: 158 calories, 3 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 8 mg cholesterol, 31 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 49 mg sodium, 1 g fiber