Easy Popcorn Balls

1 stick of  butter
1 bag (16 oz) marshmallows
1 envelope of Kool-Aid or 1 tsp of vanilla (optional)

1 1/2 cups popcorn kernels
mix-ins of choice (M&Ms, peanuts, Skittles, sprinkles, chocolate chips, cinnamon and sugar, etc)

Melt butter in large saucepan on stove top (or in a large bowl in microwave)  Add marshmallows and Kool-Aid or vanilla if using and stir until marshmallows are melted

Meanwhile, pop popcorn (I use our airpopper, but microwave or Whirly-Pop works too)  Pour into a large baking pan coated with nonstick spray.

Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn, add mix-ins of choice.  Stir with a spray coated spatula.

Form into popcorn balls with spray coated hands and place onto waxed paper.