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bonnie's popcorn pumpkins for halloween

(6 ratings)
ReikiHealsTheSoul avatar
Recipe by
BonniE !
@ReikiHealsTheSoul
Cottonwood, CA

Popcorn balls are colored orange and made to look like pumpkins. These are a fun Halloween treat for kid and adult parties. Very versatile!" Original by ALETA13 and Messy Cook -- Enjoy this fun recipe!

(6 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bonnie's popcorn pumpkins for halloween

  • 5
    cups plain popped corn (not microwave)
  • 1
    cup candy corn
  • 1
    cup chopped salted peanuts
  • 1/2
    cup butter
  • 3
    carmel candies (cubes)
  • 3
    cups miniature marshmallows
  • 4
    drops red food coloring
  • 5
    drops yellow food coloring
  • 4
    sticks green red or black licorice cut into thirds for stems

How To Make bonnie's popcorn pumpkins for halloween

  • 1
    Grease a muffin pan and set aside. Place popcorn, candy corn and peanuts into a large bowl and set aside.
  • 2
    Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in marshmallows, carmel, red food coloring and yellow food coloring, adjusting color if needed to get a nice shade of orange. When the marshmallows are completely melted, pour over the popcorn and stir to evenly distribute the candy, nuts and marshmallow.
  • 3
    Use a greased spoon to fill the muffin cups. Insert a piece of licorice to act as the stem, and mold the popcorn around it. Let stand until firm, 10 to 15 minutes, and then pull the pumpkins out by their stems and admire your pumpkin patch! Enjoy!
  • 4
    cook's Tip: I spray my hands with Pam butter flavored kitchen spray before handling. It makes it easier.
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