PEANUT CANDY POPCORN BALLS

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield about 20 popcorn balls.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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 milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

  • 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., When cool enough to handle, shape into popcorn balls. Let stand at room temperature until firm before wrapping in plastic wrap or stacking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 29g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Phillipine Thema
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The popcorn balls were easy to make and they tasted great.


Nahad Hadi
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These popcorn balls are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Jayden Trujillo
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I love the way these popcorn balls look. They're so festive.


Atta Raja
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These popcorn balls are perfect for a party or a snack.


Osman Idriss
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I've never made popcorn balls before, but this recipe was easy to follow and they turned out great.


Jeff Morodion
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These popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover popcorn.


Hussain Akhtar
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I'm not a big fan of popcorn balls, but these were actually really good.


Nakaye Nuruh
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Delicious!


Phaki Begum
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These popcorn balls are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


salamiyadorbar81 salamiyadorbar81
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but it didn't turn out well. The popcorn balls were too hard and the coating was too thick.


Ashley Boudreault
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These popcorn balls are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I can't stop eating them!


Nazeer
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of nuts and candies, and it always turns out great.


OTUBO JUSTIN
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These peanut candy popcorn balls were a huge hit at my son's birthday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly.