Popcorn Snacks

Name: Popcorn Snacks
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 9 dozen.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + standing

Makes

9 dozen

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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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.

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