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 @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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