Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons popcorn kernels
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows (about 2/3 of a 10-ounce bag)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Method

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat; add the popcorn kernels and peanut oil.
  • When the oil starts to sizzle, sprinkle the sugar over the kernels.
  • Cover with a tight-fitting lid and shake the pot until the popping slows down, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and add the popcorn, candy corn and peanuts.
  • Combine the marshmallows and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Cook, stirring, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn mixture and gently toss to coat.
  • Coat your hands with cooking spray, then shape the popcorn into 3-inch balls.
  • Let cool.
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  • Photograph by Coral Von Zumwalt