A presentation of The Hays Daily News

Chewy Popcorn Balls

Ingredients:
•    3 tablespoons margarine
•    3 cups mini-marshmallows
•    1 to 2 drops orange food coloring (optional)
•    8 cups popped popcorn
 
Directions: Remember to Wash Your Hands!
1. In a microwave-safe medium bowl, combine margarine and marshmallows. Microwave on medium power 2 minutes or until margarine is melted and marshmallows are soft. Remove bowl from microwave and stir to combine ingredients. Add a few drops food coloring, if desired.
2. Measure popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl and pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn. Stir to coat popcorn.
3. Tear off 6 sheets of wax paper, approximately 10x10 inches each. Place 1 cup of popcorn mixture in center of wax paper square. Fold corners of paper up around popcorn and twist top, pressing popcorn to make a ball. Repeat for each square.
4. Store in airtight container.

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