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Halloween Popcorn Pumpkins

Halloween Popcorn Pumpkins

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 20 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Popcorn and Sweets

    • 5 cups popped popcorn
    • 1 cup candy corn
    • 🍬 3 cups miniature marshmallows
    • 4 drops red food coloring
    • 3 drops yellow food coloring

  • Nuts

    • 1 cup chopped salted peanuts

  • Oils and Butter

    • 🧈 ½ cup butter or margarine

  • Decorations

    • 4 sticks red or black licorice, cut into thirds

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients. Grease a muffin pan and set aside.

2

Place popcorn, candy corn and peanuts into a large bowl and set aside.

3

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in marshmallows, red food coloring and yellow food coloring, adjusting color if needed to get a nice shade of orange.

4

Pour melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and stir to evenly distribute the candy, nuts and marshmallow.

5

Use a greased spoon to fill the muffin cups. Insert a piece of licorice to act as the stem, and mold the popcorn around it.

6

Let stand until firm, 10 to 15 minutes, then remove the pumpkins from the pan.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

328

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 45
    Carbs
  • 15
    Fats

💡 Use fresh popcorn for better flavor and texture.Adjust orange food coloring to suit your theme or preference.Grease your hands lightly if shaping by hand.