Marshmallow Peppermint Popcorn Food

PEPPERMINT POPCORN

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the popcorn and crushed candy. Pour candy coating over top; toss to coat. Pour onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with nonpareils. When hardened, break apart. Store in an airtight container.

MARSHMALLOW POPCORN

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
• On a large cookie sheet, spray cooking spray to cover. Next, microwave the popcorn according to the directions on the bag.
• Empty the marshmallow creme from the jar into a bowl that you can use in the microwave.
• Microwave the marshmallow creme on high for 1 minute - make sure you microwave it uncovered. Pause the microwave, stir the creme and continue microwaving for another 30 seconds or until it is melted.
• Take your popped corn and gently pour into the marshmallow creme. Be careful not to let any unpopped kernels fall into the bowl. Gently stir the popcorn until mixed and coated.
• Spread the popcorn out on a cookie sheet. Once you have a fairly even layer, sprinkle the popcorn with the candies. Bake for about 10 minutes, stirring just a little after 5 minutes.
• Cool completely on cookie sheet placed on top of a wire rack. At this point it will all be one mass of coated popcorn. Once it is cooled, you can break it up into large pieces and serve. Delicious!
• For a variation, finely crush candy canes and use in place of the sprinkles.

PEPPERMINT-WHITE CHOCOLATE POPCORN

Steps:

• Spray large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Microwave butter and chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in 1/2 cup marshmallows. Microwave 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 sec.
• Combine popcorn and pretzels in separate large bowl. Add chocolate mixture; mix lightly. Spread onto prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until crisp, stirring after 15 min. Spread onto parchment-covered baking sheet; sprinkle with crushed candy. Cool completely.
• Break popcorn into small clusters; place in large bowl. Add remaining marshmallows; mix lightly.

MARSHMALLOW POPCORN

Steps:

• Pop corn and remove unpopped kernels.
• Place in large greased bowl.
• In saucepan, combine marshmallows, brown sugar and butter and cook over low heat until smooth.
• Add vanilla or almond extract.
• Pour hot mixture over popcorn and stir.
• Enjoy!