Candy Corn & Peanut Popcorn Balls

Name: Candy Corn & Peanut Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 3 packages (3.3 ounces each) butter-flavored microwave popcorn; 1 package (18-1/2 ounces) candy corn; 1 jar (16 ounces) dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped; 1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min. + standing

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

My daughter and I enjoy baking and cooking together, and this recipe is one my daughter can help make and then share at school.—Kim Shireman, Searcy, Arkansas

Ingredients

3 packages (3.3 ounces each) butter-flavored microwave popcorn
1 package (18-1/2 ounces) candy corn
1 jar (16 ounces) dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Cook popcorn according to package directions; place in a large bowl. Add candy corn and peanuts; mix well.
In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows, butter and oil. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn mixture; mix well. Cool slightly.
With greased hands, shape mixture into 12 popcorn balls, about 2-1/3 cups each. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 popcorn ball: 663 calories, 36g fat (11g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 80g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.

My daughter and I enjoy baking and cooking together, and this recipe is one my daughter can help make and then share at school.—Kim Shireman, Searcy, Arkansas

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