Peanut Candy Popcorn Balls |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Kids love these colorful novelties, concocted from popcorn, nuts, M&M's and marshmallows, so they make great stocking stuffers. Instead of balls, the salty-sweet recipe can be shaped into a cheery cake using a buttered angel food cake pan. Ingredients:
4 quarts popped popcorn |
1-1/2 cups salted peanuts |
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans |
1/2 cup butter |
1/2 cup vegetable oil |
1 package (16 ounces) miniature marshmallows |
2-1/2 cups red and green m&m's® brand chocolate candies |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts, pecans and M&M's; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, oil and marshmallows; cook and stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture; mix well.
2. When cool enough to handle, shape into popcorn balls. Let stand at room temperature until firm before wrapping in plastic wrap or stacking. Yield: about 20 popcorn balls.
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