January 18, 2020
Peppermint Popcorn Balls
Recipe developed by bloggers Anna and Lisa from Garnish with Lemon
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30Prep Time Minutes
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30Total Time Minutes
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6Number of Ingredients
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12Servings
Ingredients
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PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
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1/2 cup Orville Redenbacher's® Gourmet® Popping Corn
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5 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
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5 tablespoons butter, divided
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2 teaspoons peppermint extract, divided
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4 drops pink gel food coloring, divided
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1-1/3 cups crushed peppermint candy, divided
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Crushed peppermint candy for garnish, optional
Nutrition Information
Peppermint Popcorn Balls
Nutrition Information
| % Daily Value | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0 |
| Carbohydrate | 41 g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% |
| Total Fat | 8 g | 12% |
| Iron | 2% | |
| Calories | 232 kcal | 12% |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1 g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g | 28% |
| Sugars | 27 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 | |
| Vitamin A | 148 iu | 3% |
Directions
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Step one
Spray large bowl, rubber spatula and piece of waxed paper with cooking spray; set aside. Pop kernel corn according to package directions. Remove all unpopped kernels and place half of popped corn (about 8 cups) in bowl.
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Step two
Place 2-1/2 cups marshmallows and 2-1/2 tablespoons butter in microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 45 seconds or until marshmallows melt and mixture blends together smoothly when stirred. Stir in 1 teaspoon extract and 2 drops gel food coloring.
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Step three
Pour marshmallow mixture over popped corn in bowl. Toss with rubber spatula to coat.
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Step four
Add 2/3 cup crushed candy and stir to combine. Divide mixture and shape into 6 balls. Place on waxed paper.
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Step five
Repeat above steps with remaining popped corn, marshmallows, butter, extract, food coloring and candy.
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Step six
Sprinkle crushed candy on top of popcorn balls before serving, if desired.
Preparation images
Peppermint Popcorn Balls
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