If your family celebrates Halloween, you have probably been in planning mode these past few weeks. What costumes to wear, where you’ll take the kids Trick or Treating, or you may even be throwing a party. The Halloween party is the highlight of all the parties I throw each year. I spend weeks organizing the games, prizes, and most importantly, the food! For me, popcorn has always been a staple in our Halloween festivities, and I make sure I serve JOLLY TIME Popcorn to all my ghost and goblin guests! It’s definitely a healthier alternative to all the candy the kids will be receiving, and JOLLY TIME is a guilt-free, gluten-free, high fiber snack. It is also GMO-free, and is the only popcorn that has been endorsed by Weight Watchers.
In honor of October being National Popcorn Month, today I will be sharing a
few of my favorite party popcorn treat recipes with you. While my versions may
not be endorsed by Weight Watchers, the children that come to my party will
vouch that these are some tasty popcorn treats!
Sweet & Salty Popcorn Balls
Ingredients:
6 cups popped JOLLY TIME Butter Light popcorn
2 cups salted peanuts
2 cups milk chocolate coated candies (such as M&M’s)
1 12oz package mini marshmallows
1 cup butter, cubed
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts, and candies.
In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over
medium-low heat until melted. Add to popcorn mixture. Mix well.
When cooled enough to handle, shape into 2 inch popcorn balls. Let stand
until firm. Wrap in plastic wrap until ready to serve.
Monster Mix
Ingredients:
6 cups popped JOLLY TIME Butter Light popcorn
1 bag vanilla flavored candy melts
2 cups mini marshmallows
candy mix ins, such as orange and black sprinkles, orange and black mini
chips, gummy worms, ect.
Directions
Spread popped corn onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
Melt candy melts according to package directions. Pour melted candy over
popcorn.
Immediately mix in marshmallows and your candy mix ins of choice.
Store in an air tight container until ready to serve.
JOLLY TIME also offers some other fantastic Halloween recipes right on their website. You'll find a variety of recipes, but I think these Caramel Corn Apples look divine!
When my girls come home after a long night of candy hunting, I always smile
at how excited they get when they find popcorn in their bags. JOLLY TIME’s 100
calorie mini bags make a perfect alternative to passing out candy to the Trick
or Treaters!
Not only is JOLLY TIME the perfect holiday treat, it’s also a great snack for us big kids too! One of my new favorite varities of their popcorn is the JOLLY TIME Butter made with the Smart Balance blend of oils. It really is Oh, YUM!
You can purchase JOLLY TIME at most major retailers near you.
*Disclosure- I received samples of the above mentioned product courtesy of
the sponsor for the purpose of this review. No monetary compensation was
provided. All opinions are my own, based on my experience with the product, and
have not been influenced by promotional items.
