April 18, 2024
Chocolate Mint Popcorn Balls
Recipe developed by bloggers Anna and Lisa from Garnish with Lemon
Minutes Prep time: 30
Minutes Total time: 30
Servings: 12
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients
Ingredients
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PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
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1/2 cup Orville Redenbacher's® Gourmet® Popping Corn
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5 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
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8 tablespoons butter, divided
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
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1-1/3 cups chocolate mint candy pieces or creme de menthe baking chips, divided
Chocolate Mint Popcorn Balls
Nutrition information
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 32 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 39 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% |
| Total Fat | 17 g | 26% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Calories | 295 kcal | 15% |
| Sodium | 91 mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3 g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g | 60% |
| Sugars | 26 g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 |
Directions
Directions
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Step one
Spray large bowl, rubber spatula and piece of waxed pepper 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.
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Step two
Place 2-1/2 cups marshmallows, 4 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup cocoa in microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 45 seconds or until marshmallows melt and mixture blends together smoothly when stirred.
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Step three
Pour marshmallow mixture over popped corn in bowl. Toss with rubber spatula to coat.
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Step four
Add 2/3 cup candy pieces or baking chips and stir to combine. Divide mixture and shape into 6 balls. Place on waxed paper.
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Step five
Repeat above steps with remaining popped corn, marshmallows, butter, cocoa and candy pieces or baking chips.
Tips
If desired, add 1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur to ingredients in step 3; stir to combine before pouring over popped corn. Use another tablespoon liqueur with remaining ingredients.
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Chocolate Mint Popcorn Balls
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