POPCORN CHRISTMAS TREES

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The kids in my family like these popcorn trees instead of traditional popcorn balls. You can substitute red-hot candies for the M&M's if you like. -Nicole Clayton, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
10 to 12 drops green food coloring
2 to 3 tablespoons M&M's minis

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter and food coloring until blended. Pour over popcorn and stir to coat., With wet hands, shape mixture by 3/4 cupfuls into evergreen tree shapes. While warm, press a few M&M's into each tree. Place on a greased baking sheet; let stand until firm, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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