CONFETTI POPCORN BALLS 
3.5 oz. bag popcorn
1/2 c. candy coated chocolate pieces or sm. gumdrops
1 1/3 c. unsalted peanuts
2 c. miniature marshmallows
3 tbsp. butter

Microwave directions - Grease 8 or 9 inch pan. Prepare popcorn as directed. Remove any unpopped kernels. In large greased bowl, combine popcorn with candy and peanuts. In 4 cup microwave safe measuring cup, place marshmallows and butter. Microwave on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring once halfway through cooking. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn mixture. Toss until evenly coated. With buttered hands, press into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars. 16 bars.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

recipe reviews
Confetti Popcorn Balls
 #49349
 Liz (New York) says:
I have modified this recipe. Instead of gum drops I used dried cranberries.
I did not press into a pan. I made 1/4 c. balls. The recipe yields 16 servings.

 

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