ORNAMENT POPCORN BALLS

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These gooey-sweet treats are great for dressing up the tree with a little more than the classic popcorn string. And they're yummier and fun for the family, too. - Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn
1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Candy canes, black pearl sprinkles, orange licorice pastels, white Smarties

Steps:

Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows, butter and salt. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Pour over popcorn; mix well. Cool slightly., With greased hands, shape mixture into 12 popcorn balls, about 3/4 cup each. Place on waxed paper. Decorate as desired; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.