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.

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