| 12 | cups popped popcorn |
| 1/4 | cup butter or margarine |
| 1 | bag (10 1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallow (6 cups) |
| 1/4 | teaspoon peppermint extract |
| 2 | candy canes |
| 6 | ounces vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), melted |
| 4 | ounces chocolate-flavored candy coating (almond bark), melted |
| Betty Crocker® Fruit Roll-Ups® strawberry chewy fruit snack rolls |
| Assorted candies, if desired |
| 1. | Discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. |
| 2. | Heat butter and marshmallows in Dutch oven over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth; remove from heat. Stir in peppermint extract. Carefully fold in popcorn until evenly coated. Cool slightly. |
| 3. | To make penguin, shape popcorn mixture, using well-buttered hands, into a log about 9 inches long and 4 inches in diameter. Shape so one end is narrower, the middle is wider and the other end shaped to a point. Curve the pointed end to make a tail. Shape popcorn to make feet and beak. Place candy canes on lightly buttered serving plate; set penguin upright on candy canes, turning the curved ends of the candy canes upright to resemble skis. Press popcorn mixture firmly onto candy canes. |
| 4. | Brush vanilla coating over penguin, coating completely. Refrigerate just until coating is set. Brush on chocolate coating for penguin's coat. Make stocking cap and scarf from fruit rolls; decorate with vanilla coating if desired. Complete penguin by decorating as desired with candies.
Microwave Directions: Place marshmallows in 4-quart microwavable bowl or casserole. Cut butter into 4 pieces; place on marshmallows. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave uncovered 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds longer or just until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in peppermint extract. Continue as directed. |
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| You can pop popcorn at home or buy bags already popped. Add flavor and color to your penguin when you buy flavored popcorn from a specialty popcorn store. |
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| If you'd like, divide the popcorn mixture in half and make two small penguins. |
Nutrition Information:
310 ( 145 ); 16 g ( 8 g); 15 mg; 60 mg; 41 g ( 2 g); 3 g 4 %; 0%; 4 %; 2 % 1 1/2 ; 1 ; 3