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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ruth Peterson, a field editor from Jenison, Michigan, says her pumpkin treats are always a big hit in the fall. âEveryone makes popcorn balls at Christmastime, but itâs really fun to make them for other occasions, too. They are so cute!â Ingredients:
3 quarts popped popcorn |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows |
1/2 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons marshmallow creme, divided |
1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin |
12 green dots candies |
green fruit roll-ups |
18 each green and brown tootsie roll midgees |
Directions:
1. Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, marshmallows and 1/2 cup marshmallow creme on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted; stir in gelatin powder until dissolved. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat.
2. With lightly buttered hands, quickly shape mixture into twelve 3-in. balls, flattening one side slightly. For each stem, insert a green Dots candy at the top of pumpkin, attaching with marshmallow creme. Cut fruit roll into leaves and vines; attach to top of pumpkin.
3. Warm Tootsie rolls in a microwave for 5-10 seconds, then flatten and cut into facial features as desired; attach with remaining marshmallow crème. Yield: 1 dozen.
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