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.

Ruth Elumbaring
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I'll definitely be making these popcorn balls again.


Kayode Dada
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These popcorn balls are a delicious and easy treat.


My YouTube channel Abdullrahman
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These popcorn balls are a great snack for kids.


demelash dinsa
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These popcorn balls are perfect for a party.


Munwar Khokhar
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I can't wait to make these popcorn balls again.


Shamshair Ali
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This recipe is a keeper!


Brittny Fleming
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I highly recommend this recipe for peanut candy popcorn balls.


Gabriel Alexander
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These popcorn balls are so light and fluffy.


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I love the peanut butter coating on these popcorn balls.


Abrham Addis
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These popcorn balls are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Tommy Ballentine
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I'm not usually a fan of popcorn balls, but these are amazing.


Ellen Holsomback
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These are the best popcorn balls I've ever had.


Abdul Latif Ahammed
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These popcorn balls are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Michael a
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I love how easy these popcorn balls are to make. I can always whip up a batch in no time.


Kasiba Shakul
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These popcorn balls are the perfect treat for a party or a snack. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Kamari Mcclorin
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The popcorn balls are always light and fluffy, and the peanut butter coating is delicious.


Nqubeko Khuzwayo
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These peanut candy popcorn balls were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.