JACK-O'-LANTERN POPCORN BALLS

Jack-o'-Lantern Popcorn Balls image

Trick or treat! These popcorn balls have come dressed as pumpkins-thanks to orange-flavor gelatin and stems made from gumdrops.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 12m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 bag (10-1/2 oz.) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin
3 qt. (12 cups) popped popcorn
6 gumdrop spearmint leaves, cut in half
2 oz. BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate, melted

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g