Let your kids bring these spooky popcorn balls to school for a Halloween treat. Wrapped individually in plastic wrap, they are easy to transport, require no refrigeration and will be safe to eat all day long.
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 (10.5 ounce) bag Jet-Puffed Miniature Marshmallows
1 (3.25 ounce) package Jell-O Brand Orange Flavor Gelatin
12 cups popped popcorn
6 gumdrop spearmint leaves, cut in half
2 squares Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate, melted,(For the Easy Chocolate Drizzle)
Microwave butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed. Stir in gelatin until well blended.
Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn in large bowl; mix well.
Shape into 12 balls with lightly greased or moistened hands.
Top each ball with a gumdrop piece to resemble pumpkin stem. Decorate with melted chocolate to resemble jack-o’-lantern faces.
Makes 12 servings.
Easy Chocolate Drizzle:
Place 2 unwrapped squares of chocolate in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after each minute. For each additional square of chocolate, add 10 seconds to microwave time.
Use a teaspoon to drizzle chocolate back and forth over dessert in desired design.
Food Facts:
One-half cup unpopped popcorn kernels equals about 4 cups popped corn.
Nutrition: (per serving)
Calories 190
Total fat 4.5g
Saturated fat 2g
Cholesterol 10mg
Sodium 85mg
Carbohydrate 36g
Dietary fiber 1g
Sugars 23g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 2%DV
Vitamin C 0%DV
Calcium 0%DV
Iron 0%DV