PEPPERMINT POPCORN BALLS

12 portions (Portion Size:1 popcorn ball)


	PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 cup	Orville Redenbacher's® Medium Yellow Kernels
5 cups	Miniature marshmallows, divided
5 tbsp	Butter, divided
2 tsp	Peppermint extract, divided
4 drops	Pink gel food coloring, divided
1-1/3 cups	Crushed peppermint candy, divided
	Crushed peppermint candy for garnish, optional

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

Step 1

Spray large bowl, rubber spatula and piece of waxed paper with cooking spray; set aside. Pop kernel corn according to package directions. Remove all unpopped kernels and place half of popped corn (about 8 cups) in bowl.
Step 2

Place 2-1/2 cups marshmallows and 2-1/2 tablespoons butter in microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 45 seconds or until marshmallows melt and mixture blends together smoothly when stirred. Stir in 1 teaspoon extract and 2 drops gel food coloring.
Step 3

Pour marshmallow mixture over popped corn in bowl. Toss with rubber spatula to coat.
Step 4

Add 2/3 cup crushed candy and stir to combine. Divide mixture and shape into 6 balls. Place on waxed paper.
Step 5

Repeat above steps with remaining popped corn, marshmallows, butter, extract, food coloring and candy.
Step 6

Sprinkle crushed candy on top of popcorn balls before serving, if desired.