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Popcorn Marshmallow Treats

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword marshmallow popcorn, party popcorn snack, popcorn gumdrop treat, popcorn marshmallow treats
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 28 servings
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

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.