Popcorn Owls Recipe

Name: Popcorn Owls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 quarts popped popcorn; 2 cups sugar; 1 ½ cups water; ½ cup light corn syrup; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 -2 tablespoon marshmallow creme; 20 candy corn; 20 candy orange slices; 10 miniature M&M baking bits; shoestring black licorice

Servings: persons

5 quarts popped popcorn
2 cups sugar
1 ½ cups water
½ cup light corn syrup
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 -2 tablespoon marshmallow creme
20 candy corn
20 candy orange slices
10 miniature M&M baking bits
shoestring black licorice

1
Place popcorn in a large bowl; keep warm in a 200 F oven.
2
In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and salt.
3
Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 250 F (hard-ball stage).
4
Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vinegar until butter is melted.
5
Immediately pour over popcorn; toss to coat.
6
When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into five 3-1/4-in.
7
balls and five 4-in.
8
balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking.
9
Flatten bottom of popcorn balls slightly for stability.
10
Place a small ball on top of a large ball, forming the owls head and body.
11
Immediately decorate owl, using marshmallow creme to attach candies.
12
Add candy corn for claws.
13
Press the orange slices into sides for wings.
14
Flatten and cut additional orange slices to make triangle ears and nose and 3/4-in.
15
circular eyes.
16
Press M&Ms into orange circles to complete the eyes.
17
Add a 3-in.
18
licorice strip above eyes.

1261

kcal

Calories

Fat

285

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 quarts popped popcorn, 2 cups sugar, 1 ½ cups water, ½ cup light corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Popcorn Owls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Popcorn Owls

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