Halloween Popcorn Treats

Submitted by hungrykitten

"I saw this on Giada at Home on the Food Network. It looks yummy and you could use whatever candies and nuts you have on hand. You could also probably use unbuttered microwave popcorn instead of popping your own."

 

• Ready In: 13mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1⁄3 cup popcorn (kernels)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 6 cups mini marshmallows (12 oz)
• 6 (15 g) fun-size Snickers candy bars, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 3 (3 inch) chocolate chip cookies, crumbled
• 1⁄3 cup chopped salted almond
• 1⁄2 cup orange and black M&M'

directions

1. Spray the inside of a large mixing bowl with vegetable cooking spray, and lightly spray a baking sheet. Set aside.
2. In a 3 quart or larger, heavy-bottomed pan, heat the oil and popcorn over medium-high heat. Cover the pan and shake gently. Cook until all the kernels have popped, about 3 minutes. Place the popcorn in the prepared bowl.
3. In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over low heat. Add the vanilla extract and marshmallows. Stir constantly until the marshmallows have melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Using a spatula, sprayed with cooking spray, stir until the popcorn is coated.
4. Spread the mixture over the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with the Snickers pieces, cookies, almonds and M & M's. Using a spatula, gently press the toppings into the popcorn.
5. Allow the mixture to dry for 1 hour. Break into 2 inch pieces and store airtight in a plastic container.
6. For party favors, place in small plastic bags and tie with colored ribbon.