Candy Corn Popcorn Balls

CANDY CORN
POPCORN BALLS

ACTIVE: 25 min l TOTAL: 25 min l MAKES: 12

6 tablespoons popcorn kernels
¼ cup peanut oil
½ cup sugar
Cooking spray
1 cup candy corn
½ cup salted roasted peanuts
4 cups mini marshmallows
(about 2⁄3 of a 10-ounce bag)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat; add
the popcorn kernels and peanut oil. When the
oil starts to sizzle, sprinkle the sugar over the
kernels. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and shake
the pot until the popping slows down, about
8 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside
to cool. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray
and add the popcorn, candy corn and peanuts.
2. Combine the marshmallows and butter in a
large pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring,
until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over
the popcorn mixture and gently toss to coat.
4. Coat your hands with cooking spray, then
shape the popcorn into 3-inch balls. Let cool.