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Pumpkin Popcorn Balls

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
5 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dessert Snack
Pumpkin Popcorn Balls
Ingredients
  • 5 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup chopped salted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 4 drops red food coloring
  • 3 drops yellow food coloring
  • 4 sticks red or black licorice, cut into thirds
Instructions
1
Collect all necessary ingredients within reach. Preheat a muffin pan and set it aside for later use.
2
In a large bowl, combine popcorn, candy corn, and peanuts. Set this mixture aside for the time being.
3
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Gradually add marshmallows to the saucepan and stir until they are completely dissolved, creating a smooth consistency. Introduce red food coloring to achieve the desired shade of orange and adjust as necessary.
4
Once the marshmallows have fully melted, pour them over the popcorn mixture in the bowl. Stir until the candy, nuts, and marshmallow are evenly distributed throughout.
5
Utilize a greased spoon to fill the muffin cups. Insert a piece of licorice into each cup, positioning it at the top to serve as the pumpkin's stem. Gently shape the popcorn mixture around the licorice, creating a pumpkin-like appearance.
6
Allow the treats to set and harden for 10-15 minutes. After this time, carefully remove each pumpkin by its stem and admire your handiwork!