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

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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