POPCORN JACK-O'-LANTERNS

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Everyone makes popcorn balls at Christmas, but it's really fun to make them for other occasions, too. The jack-o'-lantern faces on the pumpkins are so cute! -Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 quarts popped popcorn
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons marshmallow creme, divided
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
12 green Dots candies
Green Fruit Roll-Ups
18 each green and brown Tootsie Roll Midgees

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, marshmallows and 1/2 cup marshmallow creme on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted; stir in gelatin powder until dissolved. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat., With lightly buttered hands, quickly shape mixture into twelve 3-in. balls, flattening one side slightly. For each stem, insert a green Dots candy at the top of pumpkin, attaching with marshmallow creme. Cut fruit roll into leaves and vines; attach to top of pumpkin. , Warm Tootsie rolls in a microwave for 5-10 seconds, then flatten and cut into facial features as desired; attach with remaining marshmallow creme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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