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Spiced Popcorn Balls

Name: Spiced Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 6 ounces miniature marshmallows; 0.33333334326744 cup molasses; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 0.5 cup crushed peanuts; 2 quarts popped popcorn

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A traditional molasses popcorn ball recipe with a little extra kick. Drizzle final product in melted chocolate or roll in crushed walnuts for extra fun. Typically, these would ultimately be wrapped in waxed paper and tied with festive ribbons for presentation purposes. Try walnuts or pecans in place of the peanuts for other variations.

Recipe by Erin Forton

Published on February 6, 2017

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 balls

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
6 ounces miniature marshmallows
⅓ cup molasses
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
½ cup crushed peanuts (Optional)
2 quarts popped popcorn

Directions

Melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Stir miniature marshmallows into melted butter; cook and stir until mostly melted, about 5 minutes. Add molasses, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the marshmallow mixture; continue cooking until the mixture begins to bubble, about 5 minutes more. Mix crushed peanuts into the mixture. Remove pot from heat.
Gently fold popcorn into the marshmallow mixture to coat, taking care to not crush kernels.
Working with buttered hands or a measuring cup sprayed with non-stick spray, form popcorn mixture into 12 balls and let rest on waxed paper until cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

181	Calories
9g	Fat
23g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 167mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g
Calcium 27mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 189mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.