Popcorn Marshmallow Treats
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A big-batch popcorn treat with peanuts, gumdrops and melted marshmallow, pressed into a tube pan. Good for parties and bake sales.
Ingredients
- 26 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- ½ cup baking gumdrops
- ½ cup margarine
- ½ cup cooking oil
- 1 pound white marshmallows
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
Directions
- Place the popped popcorn, peanuts, and gumdrops in a very large bowl.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the margarine, oil, and marshmallows, stirring constantly.
- Do not let the mixture boil.
- Pour over the popcorn and stir until evenly coated.
- Press into a greased tube pan.
- Let it set until it holds its shape, then serve.
Notes
Tightly covered at room temperature; eat within 2 days. If refrigerated, use within 3 to 4 days and bring back to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 40g | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 8.7mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 5.1mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 28 servings; popped popcorn counted as air-popped popcorn, salted peanuts counted as salted roasted peanuts, ½ cup margarine counted as butter, ½ cup cooking oil counted as vegetable oil. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.