Peeps Popcorn Balls Recipes

Steps:

• Pop popcorn according to microwave directions. Pour popcorn into a large bowl and remove seeds. Set aside. In a large pot melt butter. Add peeps and stir continually until peeps are melted and resemble melted marshmallows. Pour melted peeps over popcorn and stir, ensuring you coat all popcorn. Spray hands with cooking spray or rub with butter and scoop out a baseball amount of popcorn and GENTLY form into a ball. DO NOT squeeze or compact popcorn to tightly. Place on wax paper and enjoy! If not eating right away, wrap in plastic wrap and set aside.

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large baking pan; keep warm in a 200° oven. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 235° (soft-ball stage). , Remove from the heat. Add the butter, vanilla and food coloring if desired; stir until butter is melted. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir until evenly coated. , When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in. balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking.