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St. Patrick’s Day Popcorn

Sweet and Salty St. Patrick’s Day Popcorn Delight

Make a delightful sweet and salty St. Patrick's Day Popcorn that's perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Popcorn
  • 10 cups popped popcorn can be air-popped or stove-popped
  • to taste pinch salt to enhance flavor
For the Marshmallow Mixture
  • 3 tbsp butter sweet cream salted butter recommended
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows melts easily creating a chewy texture
For the Festive Mix-ins
  • 1 cup green M&Ms can be swapped with Pretzel or Mini M&Ms
  • 1 cup Lucky Charms Shamrock Marshmallows optional decoration
  • to taste green sprinkles any sprinkles can be used

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • cookie sheet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pop 10 cups of popcorn, sprinkle with salt and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until melted and smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the salted popcorn, folding to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the coated popcorn on a parchment-lined cookie sheet to cool.
  6. While still warm, sprinkle with green M&Ms, shamrock marshmallows, and sprinkles.
  7. Allow the popcorn to cool completely before breaking into pieces and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh air-popped popcorn and avoid refrigerating the final product.

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