Corn Pops Jack Recipes

POPCORN JACK-O'-LANTERNS

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large bowl. In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter, marshmallows and 1/2 cup marshmallow creme on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted; stir in gelatin powder until dissolved. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat., With lightly buttered hands, quickly shape mixture into twelve 3-in. balls, flattening one side slightly. For each stem, insert a green Dots candy at the top of pumpkin, attaching with marshmallow creme. Cut fruit roll into leaves and vines; attach to top of pumpkin. , Warm Tootsie rolls in a microwave for 5-10 seconds, then flatten and cut into facial features as desired; attach with remaining marshmallow creme.

ALMOST-FAMOUS CARAMEL CORN

Steps:

• Put the vegetable oil and a few test popcorn kernels in a large pot. Heat over medium-high heat until the kernels pop, then carefully add the remaining kernels in a single layer. Cover and cook, shaking the pot, until there are several seconds between pops. Transfer the popcorn to a bowl. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
• Wipe out the pot, then add the sugar, corn syrup, molasses, peanut oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the peanuts. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until a candy thermometer registers 290 degrees F, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the popcorn until coated. Transfer the caramel corn to the prepared baking sheet and let cool, then break into small pieces.

CORN POPS SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Pour melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the Worcestershire sauce, onion salt, oregano, dill and Corn Pops; mix well to coat the cereal.
• Pour into a 12 x 9 pan and bake for 15 minutes at 350°, stirring every 5 minutes.
• You may also add pecans or peanuts to this mix!

SUGARED CORN POPS

Steps:

• Mix and boil to soft ball.
• Pour the mixture over the corn pops and stir until corn pops are completely covered in sugar mixture.
• Add slivered almonds and shredded coconut if desired.