Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for coating bowl and hands
- 1 tablespoon water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon green food coloring, optional
- 9 cups prepared popcorn
- 2 cups green M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate or Peanut Chocolate Candies
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Candy thermometer
- 2 quarts heavy bottom pot
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Large pot
- Waxed or parchment paper
- Cookie sheet
- Cellophane (optional)
Directions:
- 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, water and salt. Stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Continue cooking without stirring for another 10 minutes, or until the syrup reaches the hard-crack stage—300ºF on a candy thermometer. Immediately remove from heat, add vanilla extract and food coloring and mix well.
- 2. In a large greased pot, combine popped popcorn with syrup, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon until completely coated. Stir in M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies and marshmallows. Once mixture is cool enough to handle, coat hands with butter and form 2 ½-inch balls. Place on tray lined with either wax or parchment paper until ready to serve, or, wrap in cellophane.
