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Valentine Popcorn Balls or Bars

Sweet and Delicious!
Course Appetizer, Fun for Kids, Snack
Cuisine All-American
Keyword Chocolate, pecans, popcorn, Valentine
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans
  • 1/2 cup cherry flavored chips
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 16 oz bag Valentine m & m candy mix
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 16 oz bag mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients, mix well and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine butter, oil and 16 oz package mini-marshmallows over medium low heat.
  • Heat and whisk together until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture, mix well.
  • When cool enough to handle, shape into popcorn balls.
  • Let stand at room temperature until firm before wrapping in plastic wrap.
  • For Popcorn Bars:
  • Press popcorn mixture into a buttered 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Press mixture down with a buttered spatula. Let stand for one hour.
  • Cut into bars.