Pistachio Chewy Bite Popcorn Balls – Fall Recipes

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Last Updated on July 4, 2021 by Alaina

Sweet and chewy popcorn balls flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, and salty, yet chewy pistachios for a unique treat on this favorite Fall treat in this Pistachio Chewy Bite Popcorn Balls Recipe.

Fall and Halloween are one of the most popular times of the year for popcorn balls. Today you can find all sorts of recipes for these sticky, yet delicious treats; from caramel to green apple to vanilla and even pistachio. Yep, pistachio, thanks to this Pistachio Chewy Bite Popcorn Balls recipe!

You can also find popcorn balls in all sizes and shapes, like these Spooky Witch Popcorn Balls I made last year! Popcorn Balls are easy to make, and take very few ingredients and even less time! And they make great party favors and treats to give to the kids.

Looking for a unique popcorn ball recipe? Try this one for these delicious Pistachio Chewy Bite Popcorn Balls!

I wish I could claim the fame for this delectable recipe, but I can’t. Instead, you can learn all about the two sisters that came up with this recipe below. But first, the recipe!

How to Make Pistachio Chewy Bite Popcorn Balls

These are just as easy to make as any other popcorn ball recipe. The recipe calls for very few ingredients and even less time!

Kitchen Tools You May Need

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• Popcorn Baller – make making popcorn balls SO much easier!
• Parchment Paper or Silpat Mat

Ingredients You Will Need

This recipe calls for nothing more than a few simple ingredients. In fact the only “special” ingredient you will need are the Pistachio Chewy Bites which are made by Setton Farms.

Now, if you want to make this recipe Vegan, simply use Vegan Marshmallows, such as Dandie’s brand, and a non-hydrogenated buttery spread such as Earth Balance.

All of these ingredients can be found on Amazon, at Walmart, or even in your local grocery.

• popped popcorn
• marshmallows – make this a vegan recipe by using vegan marshmallows!
• butter or a non-hydrogenated buttery spread (Earth Balance)
• cinnamon
• sea salt
• vanilla extract
• Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites

Popcorn Balls Instructions

It really doesn’t get any easier than this Fall treat recipe. In three quick steps, you will have a deliciously chewy treat everyone will enjoy!

Step One: Prepare Baking Sheet

1. Cover a small baking sheet with either a Silpat mat or parchment paper.

Step Two: Melt the Marshmallows

1. In a 4-6 quart heavy pot, add the buttery spread, marshmallows, cinnamon and sea salt. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Then turn off the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and Pistachio Chewy Bites.

Step Three: Form the Popcorn Balls

1. Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup, or a popcorn ball maker, portion out the mixture into 10 balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
2. Allow to cool before enjoying.

About the Chef’s

L.A.-based sisters and celebrity chefs, Heather Goldberg and Jenny Engel of Spork Foods are vegan chefs that own a Los Angeles-based gourmet cooking school. The culinary duo are also cookbook authors and work with some of Hollywood’s elite including Emily and Zooey Deschanel, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, Kristin Bauer van Straten and Alicia Silverstone. (c)Spork Foods, 2014