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.

Mohammad Fawz
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I can't wait to make these popcorn jack-o-lanterns with my kids this Halloween.


martin smillie
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These popcorn jack-o-lanterns are a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween.


Gibson Mutonga
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I love that these popcorn jack-o-lanterns are a healthy Halloween snack. They're made with whole grain popcorn and they're low in sugar.


Jad Mansour
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These popcorn jack-o-lanterns are a great way to use up leftover popcorn.


hi yo
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I've made these popcorn jack-o-lanterns several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Nujum Mohammed
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These popcorn jack-o-lanterns are the perfect Halloween treat. They're festive, fun, and easy to make.


Robert Haver
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I made these popcorn jack-o-lanterns for a Halloween party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Ya Ali
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These popcorn jack-o-lanterns were a fun and easy Halloween snack. My kids loved them!


Callen Jawahir
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I wasn't sure how these popcorn jack-o-lanterns would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really easy to make and they looked great.


Ahmed El bendary
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The popcorn jack-o-lanterns were a little bit messy to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and festive.


Sk Mel
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These popcorn jack-o-lanterns are so cute and easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again next year.


Loriann Laing
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The popcorn jack-o-lanterns were a great way to get my kids excited about Halloween. They had a lot of fun making them and they loved eating them even more.


Afzal Tiger
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I love how festive these popcorn jack-o-lanterns are. They're perfect for Halloween parties or just for a fun snack.


Shifa's Art n Craft
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These popcorn jack-o-lanterns were a hit with my kids! They were so easy to make and they turned out so cute.