Popcorn Jack O Lanterns Recipes

Steps:

• CHOP 11 of the cookies; toss with popcorn and raisins in large bowl.
• PLACE marshmallows and butter in saucepan; cook on low heat until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly.
• Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat.
• SHAPE popcorn mixture into 10 (2-1/2-inch) balls.
• Cut remaining 5 cookies in half.
• Insert 1 cookie half into top of each ball to make a "stem.".
• Serve in cupcake liners.

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a roasting pan; keep warm in a 200° oven. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage)., Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and food coloring (about 1 teaspoon yellow and 9 drops red) until blended. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir until coated. When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-1/2-in. balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking., Cut triangles and rectangles from candy bars for pumpkin eyes, noses and mouths. In a small bowl, combine the frosting with 5 drops of yellow and 3 drops of red food coloring; attach facial features with frosting. Attach a spearmint leaf to the top of each.