Taste of Home
Marshmallow-Peanut Popcorn
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 5 quarts.
My brother calls this combo of popcorn, marshmallows, peanuts and pretzels the “perfect popcorn." The taste is reminiscent of a Big Hunk candy bar. —Julie Perez, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Ingredients
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15 cups popped popcorn
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2 cups miniature marshmallows
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1 cup salted peanuts
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1 cup broken pretzel sticks, optional
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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1/4 cup light corn syrup
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine popcorn, marshmallows, peanuts and, if desired, pretzels. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat.
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2.
Immediately spread onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 183 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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