Popcorn. How does it work? How does a small kernel of magic explode into a crunchy butter infused ball of love? The answer lays hidden in the dormant reaches of science. The secret behind popcorn physics may never be known to man and will surely find its place alongside magnets in the realm of scientific mystery.

Regardless of this, it tastes damn good. There are certainly many ways to enrich your popcorn experience, like adding cinnamon sugar or parmesan cheese to your corn to give it some extra flavor. Yet, I have noticed something recently; look outside. Do you see the snow? That’s usually an indication that Christmas is near, not to mention the jaded Salvation Army bell ringers outside of Wal-Mart and the college students donning fake beards and stuffing pillows under their red and white getup at department stores so the hordes of humans can tell “Santa Clause” what they want for Christmas.

But back to popcorn. We’ll be making marshmallow popcorn snowmen. The creation and exhibition of food is an art form, so for this one, whip out your sweet tooth.

Things you’ll need:

-10 cups of popped popcorn
-1-lb package of large marshmallows
- Half a stick of butter or margarine
- One teaspoon of vanilla
-Decorations (a.k.a. candy)

Melt the marshmallows and butter over medium heat in a large saucepan.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Let stand for five minutes.

Pour over the popcorn.

Butter up your hands, after washing them, and form the popcorn into balls.

Make mini-snowmen and decorate with whatever sweet yummies your heart desires.

After creating your Frankenstein of deliciousness, take a picture, savor the moment and devour him ravenously. He would’ve melted in the sun anyways, so consider it a mercy killing. Or, if you’re a more humanitarian type, keep him forever as a Christmas decoration or tree ornament.