Candy Corn & Peanut Popcorn Balls

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min. + standing

Recipe by Kim Shireman, Searcy, Arkansas

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

My daughter and I enjoy baking and cooking together, and this recipe is one my daughter can help make and then share at school.—Kim Shireman, Searcy, Arkansas

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Candy Corn & Peanut Popcorn Balls

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Yield:1 dozen
Prep:15 min
Cook:5 min
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Ingredients

  • 3 packages (3.3 ounces each) butter-flavored microwave popcorn
  • 1 package (18-1/2 ounces) candy corn
  • 1 jar (16 ounces) dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Directions

  1. 1
    Cook popcorn according to package directions; place in a large bowl. Add candy corn and peanuts; mix well.
  2. 2
    In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows, butter and oil. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn mixture; mix well. Cool slightly.
  3. 3
    With greased hands, shape mixture into 12 popcorn balls, about 2-1/3 cups each. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 popcorn ball: 663 calories, 36g fat (11g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 80g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.
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