Name: Jack-o'-Lantern Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: Makes 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine; 1 bag (10-1/2 oz.) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows; 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin; 3 qt. (12 cups) popped popcorn; 6 gumdrop spearmint leaves, cut in half; 2 oz. BAKER&#39;S GERMAN&#39;S Sweet Chocolate, melted

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12 Min(s)

10 Min(s) Prep

2 Min(s) Cook

Trick or treat! These popcorn balls have come dressed as pumpkins—thanks to orange-flavor gelatin and stems made from gumdrops.

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12 servings

Original recipe yields 12 servings

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine

1 bag (10-1/2 oz.) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin

3 qt. (12 cups) popped popcorn

6 gumdrop spearmint leaves, cut in half

2 oz. BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate, melted

Let's Make It

Microwave butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed. Stir in gelatin until well blended.

Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn in large bowl; mix well. Shape into 12 balls with lightly greased or moistened hands.

Top each ball with a gumdrop piece to resemble pumpkin stem. Decorate with melted chocolate to resemble jack-o'-lantern faces.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Food Facts

One-half cup unpopped popcorn kernels equals about 4 cups popped corn.

Tip 2

Safe Halloween School Treats

Let your kids bring these spooky popcorn balls to school for a Halloween treat. Wrapped individually in plastic wrap, they are easy to transport, require no refrigeration and will be safe to eat all day long.

Nutrition

Calories

200

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g

Saturated Fat 3.5g

18%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 10mg

Sodium 75mg

Total Carbohydrates 37g

13%

Dietary Fiber 2g

Sugars 23g

46%

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 12 servings.

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.