COLORFUL SNOWBALLS

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Add a little festive fun to holiday bake sales with these pretty popcorn balls dotted with red and green M&M's.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 16 popcorn balls.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 quart popped popcorn
2 cups crisp rice cereal
20 large marshmallows
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup red and green milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

In a large greased bowl, combine popcorn and cereal. In a large saucepan over low heat, combine marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture. Add M&M's; stir until combined. , When cool enough to handle, shape 1/3 cupfuls into balls with lightly buttered hands. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.