Spiced Popcorn Balls

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 6 ounces miniature marshmallows
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup crushed peanuts (optional)
  • 2 quarts popped popcorn

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Stir miniature marshmallows into melted butter; cook and stir until mostly melted, about 5 minutes. Add molasses, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the marshmallow mixture; continue cooking until the mixture begins to bubble, about 5 minutes more. Mix crushed peanuts into the mixture. Remove pot from heat.
  2. Gently fold popcorn into the marshmallow mixture to coat, taking care to not crush kernels.
  3. Working with buttered hands or a measuring cup sprayed with non-stick spray, form popcorn mixture into 12 balls and let rest on waxed paper until cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

777 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.8g 22% DV
Total Fat 43.1g 55% DV
Carbs 96g 35% DV
Fiber 25.3g 90% DV
Sugar 29.8g 60% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 459.3mg 20% DV
Potassium 718.3mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 131.8mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 6.7mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 447.5mg 34% DV
Iron 8.6mg 48% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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