Best Peppermint Popcorn Balls Recipes

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PEPPERMINT-WHITE CHOCOLATE POPCORN BALLS



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Spread good cheer-and gooey white chocolate-with the help of these delicious Peppermint-White Chocolate Popcorn Balls. Take just twenty minutes to craft these white chocolate popcorn balls accented by merry and bright notes of peppermint.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Christmas Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
30 JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
15 starlight mints, coarsely crushed (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. multi-colored sprinkles (green, red and white)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add popcorn; cover with lid. Cook until popcorn is popped, constantly shaking pan on burner to prevent popcorn from burning. Pour popcorn into large bowl.
  • Melt butter in same saucepan on low heat. Add marshmallows; cook until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Pour over popcorn; toss until popcorn is evenly coated with marshmallow mixture.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Shape popcorn mixture into 12 (2-1/2-inch) balls; place on large sheet of parchment. Let stand until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 45 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.7733 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

PEPPERMINT POPCORN BALLS



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Peppermint popcorn balls are a base recipe of marshmallow popcorn balls with the added flavor of peppermint extract and candy canes. The popcorn balls retain somewhat of a soft texture and have a sweet, peppermint taste. You can also pop the popcorn on the stovetop if you prefer.

Provided by KIRSTENLYNN

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes     Popcorn Ball Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup unpopped popcorn
cooking spray
¼ cup butter
1 (16 ounce) package large marshmallows
12 peppermint candy canes, crushed
½ teaspoon peppermint extract

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn in an air popper according to manufacturer's directions; transfer to a bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
  • Place a sheet of aluminum foil on a work surface and spray with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add marshmallows to melted butter and stir constantly until mixture is smooth; remove from heat. Quickly stir candy canes and peppermint extract into butter mixture until well blended. Pour mixture over popcorn and mix until evenly coated. Allow popcorn mixture to cool.
  • Spray your hands with cooking spray and form popcorn mixture into balls; arrange on the prepared aluminum foil. Wrap each ball with plastic wrap when completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 54.4 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

PEPPERMINT POPCORN BALLS



Peppermint Popcorn Balls image

"Peppermint popcorn balls are a base recipe of marshmallow popcorn balls with the added flavor of peppermint extract and candy canes. The popcorn balls retain somewhat of a soft texture and have a sweet, peppermint taste. You can also pop the popcorn on the stovetop if you prefer."

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
cooking spray
1/4 cup butter
1 (16 ounce) package large marshmallows
12 peppermint candy canes, crushed
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn in an air popper according to manufacturer's directions; transfer to a bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
  • Place a sheet of aluminum foil on a work surface and spray with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add marshmallows to melted butter and stir constantly until mixture is smooth; remove from heat. Quickly stir candy canes and peppermint extract into butter mixture until well blended. Pour mixture over popcorn and mix until evenly coated. Allow popcorn mixture to cool.
  • Spray your hands with cooking spray and form popcorn mixture into balls; arrange on the prepared aluminum foil. Wrap each ball with plastic wrap when completely cooled.

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