Candy Corn Popcorn Balls
Serves: 5
Graciela O'Reilly
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
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Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
6 tbsps
Popcorn Kernels1 cup
Peanut Oil1 cup
Sugar1 cup
Candy Corn1 cup
Salted Roasted Peanuts4 tbsps
Unsalted ButterDirections:
1
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat; add the popcorn kernels and peanut oil
2
When the oil starts to sizzle, sprinkle the sugar over the kernels
3
Cover with a tight-fitting lid and shake the pot until the popping slows down, about 8 minutes
4
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool
5
Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and add the popcorn, candy corn and peanuts
6
Combine the marshmallows and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat
7
Cook, stirring, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes
8
Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn mixture and gently toss to coat
9
Coat your hands with cooking spray, then shape the popcorn into 3-inch balls
10
Let cool
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Photograph by Coral Von Zumwalt