Lucky Minty Green Popcorn Clusters
Difficulty: Easy
Recipe Ingredients:
12 cups unsalted, unbuttered popped popcorn4 cups mini marshmallows
2 tablespoons butter or light olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon green food coloring
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup green candy-coated chocolate candies
Cooking Instructions:
1. Place popcorn in large mixing bowl.
2. In saucepan set over medium heat, melt marshmallows, butter and salt, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in food coloring and peppermint extract.
3. Immediately toss marshmallow mixture with popcorn; let cool for 2 to 3 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Toss with chocolate candies.
4. Shape 3 tablespoonfuls of popcorn mixture into small cluster; repeat with remaining popcorn mixture to make about 32 clusters. Place on waxed paper–lined baking sheet; let cool completely.
Contributor: www.popcorn.org
Additional Comments:
Yield: 32 Clusters
Tip:
Food coloring can be found in the baking aisle of the supermarket or grocery store.