POPCORN JACK-O'-LANTERNS

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Everyone makes popcorn balls at Christmas, but it's really fun to make them for other occasions, too. The jack-o'-lantern faces on the pumpkins are so cute! -Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 quarts popped popcorn
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons marshmallow creme, divided
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
12 green Dots candies
Green Fruit Roll-Ups
18 each green and brown Tootsie Roll Midgees

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, marshmallows and 1/2 cup marshmallow creme on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted; stir in gelatin powder until dissolved. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat., With lightly buttered hands, quickly shape mixture into twelve 3-in. balls, flattening one side slightly. For each stem, insert a green Dots candy at the top of pumpkin, attaching with marshmallow creme. Cut fruit roll into leaves and vines; attach to top of pumpkin. , Warm Tootsie rolls in a microwave for 5-10 seconds, then flatten and cut into facial features as desired; attach with remaining marshmallow creme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Muzammil Manzoor
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These are a great way to use up leftover popcorn. I had a bag of popcorn that was about to go stale, so I made these and they were a hit!


Humaira Mirza
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I've never made popcorn jack-o-lanterns before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Khayla Moore
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These are so cute! I'm going to make them for my Halloween party this year.


Khethang Mohlomi
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These are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. My kids loved helping me make them.


JRKID Junior
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I love how festive these look! I'm going to make them for my next Halloween party.


Laxmi Neupane
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These were a little more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They turned out so cute and they were a big hit at my Halloween party.


Benjamin Pruett
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These are so easy to make and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Moazam sheikh
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I've made these several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for Halloween parties or just for a fun snack.


Abrahim King
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These are a great way to use up leftover popcorn. I had a bag of popcorn that was about to go stale, so I made these and they were a hit!


Ebikebina David
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I made these with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They were easy to make and they turned out really cute.


Sumon Kormoker
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These turned out great! I used white chocolate chips for the eyes and nose, and they looked really sharp.


cookie 337
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I was a little skeptical about how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! They're really cute and festive.


Sumi Khatun
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These are so cute and easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again next year.


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I made these for a Halloween party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Mary Matter
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These popcorn jack-o-lanterns were a hit with my kids! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive. We had a lot of fun decorating them too.