Sweet & Salty Marshmallow Popcorn Treats

By á-10881

Originally published as Sweet&Salty Marshmallow Popcorn Treats in Taste of Home August/September 2012, p29

Ingredients

• 4 quarts popped popcorn
• 3 cups salted peanuts
• 1 package (12.6 ounces) milk chocolate M&M's
• 1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows
• 1 cup butter, cubed

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts and M’s. In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Add to popcorn mixture; mix well.
•When cool enough to handle, shape into 2-in. popcorn balls. Let stand until firm before wrapping in plastic. Yield: about 5 dozen.