Candy Corn Popcorn Balls {& How to Make Them!}

Candy Corn Popcorn Balls

I am re-posting this from last year since it was such a hit- both to make and to share!

The first Halloween I had Rebekah, I ripped this recipe out of a Cooking Light magazine, thinking that one day she would probably be my little helper in the kitchen and we would enjoy making these.   I had good instincts about my 3 month old.  :)  I brought the recipe with me when we moved and then  realized that Scotland does not have candy corn!!  So, a few of us went in on an American Store order and split the shipping, and I got a bag of candy corns- I paid close to $4 for them, but it was worth it!  I am really excited about this recipe {which is essentially a twist on rice krispie treats}!

• 8 c (light) popped microwave popcorn (about 1 bag)
• 1 c candy corn
• 1/4 c butter
• 1/4 t salt
• 1 (10-oz) bag marshmallows
• cooking spray

Combine popcorn and candy corn in a large bowl.  Melt 1/4 c butter in a large saucepan over med heat.  Stir in 1/4 t salt and all the marshmallows.  Reduce heat to low; cook for 7 minutes or until the marshmallows melt and the mixture is smooth.  Make sure to stir frequently.

Pour marshmallow mixture over marshmallow mixture, stirring to coat well.  Lightly coat hands with cooking spray; shape popcorn mixture into 20 (2-in) balls.

{Check out this site for fun candy corn crafts!}