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Popcorn Snacks Recipe

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We always had popcorn balls at Christmastime when I was growing up. A couple years ago, my mother gave me this recipe for an updated version.—Vicki Theis, Shakoppe, Minnesota

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Popcorn Snacks Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + standing

Yield: 108 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 quarts popped popcorn
2-1/2 cups milk chocolate M&M's
1 jar (16 ounces) dry roasted peanuts

Directions

In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the marshmallows, butter and oil until the marshmallows are melted. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt.
In a very large bowl, combine the popcorn, M&M's and peanuts. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and mix well. Press into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. pans. Let stand for 2 hours or until set. Cut into bars and remove from pans. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 9 dozen.

Originally published as Popcorn Snacks in Taste of Home December/January 1996, p14

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Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2011 by mommyfor5

Just made these with the Valentine colored M & M's. Cut the recipe in half and put in a 10 x 15 pan. Tried the 9 x 13 first and they heaped over the pan. Everyone loved them, sad to say, gone in 24 hours!

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by marshal67

I made these in April for administratives assistant day and everyone loved them-warning they are addictive! My kids loved them too and it is so easy to make.

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2010 by BarbSmere

Since finding this recipe in a taste of home book I have made it every year at christmas time. My family young and old love to eat it while watching their favorite football team. It is easy to make and fun to eat.