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Rocky Road Popcorn Balls

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"I made these fun treats for my boys and am now making them for the grandkids. Great anytime of the year, but especially good at Halloween for trick or treaters. A combination of rocky road candy and sweet popcorn, rolled into a ball." — SweetBasil

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Original recipe makes 16 popcorn balls Change Servings

3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter
8 cups freshly popped popcorn

1/2 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips

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Directions

Place the marshmallows and butter into a large pot over medium-low heat, and melt them together, stirring often. Cook until blended and smooth, about 5 minutes, and remove from heat.
Stir in the popcorn and peanuts, and stir gently to thoroughly coat them with the marshmallow mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.
With greased hands, shape the mixture into 3 inch balls, and wrap each ball in plastic wrap.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 02, 2009

It's an easy good recipe for something alittle more than a regular popcorn ball. Here's a tip though, 8 cups of cooked popcorn is 1/2 cup uncooked kernels. I actually tripled the recipe, then you need to consider do I have a big enough pot.

—AHN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 09, 2009

I dunno. I just wasn't that into these. I had hoped they would be better. Not a problem with the recipe, we just thought they were too sweet.

—ErinG

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18 Ratings

Aug 31, 2009

Great popcorn balls !

—Flowers~Of~Faith

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Oct 14, 2010

totally amazing! I left the peanuts out and added a half a bag of chocolate chips. Delish! We're having a hard time leaving it alone until it cools.

—theidahopotato

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Nov 29, 2010

these are sooo good and so easy to make. i used marshmallow fluff, white chocolate chunks, and chopped up some caramels. added the chocolate, caramel, and peanuts to the melted marshmallow and let them melt a bit, then added the popcorn.

—rania

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Mar 14, 2011

simple and easy, but i would chop the peanuts before adding them.

—Dena

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May 23, 2011

My family loved this recipe! I only had big marshmallows and used 30 big marshmallows with 2 bags of microwave popcorn. I did not have peanuts so I used 1/2 cup peanut butter chips instead. It was good, but I think the texture of the peanuts would have been MUCH better! Great recipe!

—Laura

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Dec 20, 2011

Good. Quick and easy for granddaughter. Next time will add one cup of chocolate chips, and melt down with the marshmellows.

—nancypants

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Nutrition

Calories
144 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
14.6 g
5%

Cholesterol
8 mg
3%

Fat
9.2 g
14%

Fiber
1.1 g
5%

Protein
1.7 g
3%

Sodium
91 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Rocky Road Popcorn Balls

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 144
Calories from Fat: 82

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.2g 14 %
Saturated Fat 3.5g 17 %
Cholesterol 8mg 3 %
Sodium 91mg 4 %
** Potassium 61mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.6g 5 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.1g 5 %
Protein 1.7g 3 %
Sugars 8.5g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.