Autumn Delight Popcorn Balls

Halloween means pumpkin carving, costumes, trick-or-treating, and of course, candy. While popcorn balls are not exactly your traditional Snickers or M &M's, they are a yummy Halloween treat. These popcorn balls incorporate "Autumn Delight" which is a combination of peanuts, Reese's Pieces candy, candy corn, and raisins. Autumn Mix is currently offered in the bulk bins at the majority of the markets. With the exception of marshmallows, which may be purchased only in Varsity Marketplace, Varsity Morgan, or Varsity Towers, ingredients may be purchased at any of the markets. Based upon the calculated cost per serving of each ingredient, this tasty yet simple alternative will cost you $9.92 or $0.33 per popcorn ball. This does not include the cost of cooking spray or salt. Happy Halloween!

Autumn Delight Popcorn Balls
Yield: 30 popcorn balls
Total Cost: $9.92 (does not include cost of cooking spray or salt)

• 8 cups popped Act II Light Butter microwave popcorn (2 2.75-ounce bags)
• 1 1/2 cups "Autumn Delight"
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 bag Jet-Puffed marshmallows (10-ounce bag)
• cooking spray

In a large bowl, combine popcorn and "Autumn Delight".

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in salt and marshmallows. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 7 minutes or until the marshmallows melt and the mixture is smooth. Stir frequently.

Pour marshmallow mixture over the popcorn mixture. Stir with rubber spatula, making sure that the popcorn is coated well.

Spray hands with cooking spray. When popcorn mixture is cool enough to handle, shape the mixture into 2-inch balls. Cool completely on waxed paper. 

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