Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

With speeds Valentine approach, consider making some simple snacks Valentine that children can bring to school? Whether you're making lunch for your own child or as a special treatment for the class, here are some cases that are easy to transport and easy for children to eat once they dig! Marshmallow Popcorn-Hearts are a simple twist on the balls of popcorn. With this recipe, you can skip the Karo syrup and simply melt marshmallows instead! This recipe is simple and fast like Rice Krispies bars, only with popcorn instead! Here's what you need to get started: aec 10 cups of popcorn aec 3 tablespoons margarine or butter aec 1 package regular marshmallows 10 oz Red food coloring aec aec Directions aec Red colored sugar Put popped popcorn (minus grain ordnance) in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan and keep warm in your 300 degree oven. aec Melt the butter and margarine and marshmallows in large pot or microwave. (Microwave 1 ½ to 2 minutes, stirring once) Stir the mixture until it is smooth, no lumps, then add the red food coloring. aec Stir in popcorn, about half the time. aec Wait 10 minutes or so until it is sufficiently cooled. aec Grease individual heart-shaped pans with butter. aec Press the popcorn mixture in greased pans. aec Cool the heart of popcorn. Remove from pans. Sprinkle red sugar each. aec Wrap individually in plastic wrap finish-pink or red, is well defined. aec Makes 9 hearts. This is a little messy, but fun for a very special exceptions may be made in almost a rule. Bring a wet towel in a pre-packaged plastic bag zipper for easy cleaning simple. Candy Apple Caramel Apple Valentine's Day-a bag of caramels 1 package of craft sticks (like popsicle sticks) 1 bag of apples or your choice of cake decorating tool waxed paper Flavored Icing Melt caramels and candy as instructions on the packaging. Insert a stick into one end of each apple. Dip apples into melted caramel, covering completely. Lift the apple and let the water run for a few seconds, then place on waxed paper until all put in about two hours) using a cake decorating tool (or a plastic bag with a hole in the corner and a touch of decoration) to write a sweet message on each apple. Wrap in plastic wrap and secure the top of the apple with a rubber band, leaving the stick exposed as a handle. Finally, you can brew the mint out from a quick meringue batter. They are sweet treatment that is thriving at a luncheon. Peppermint Stars Makes: 45 biscuits Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Ingredients aec 2 egg whites aec 1 / 2 teaspoon vanilla aec 1 / 4 c. tsp sugar aec 1 / 2 cup of tartar aec 1 / 4 v. peppermint tea extract aec food coloring red (optional) Directions 1. Place egg whites in a medium bowl and let stand at room temperature for 30 min. 2. Line two cookie sheets of large paper or brown paper and set aside. 3. Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form (tips stand straight) and sugar dissolves. Beat in peppermint extract quickly. Tint pink with a few drops of red food coloring, if desired. 4. Using a pastry tube with a large star tip decoration, led cookies on prepared baking sheets (cookies are about 1-1/2 inches in diameter). Bake in oven at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes. Turn oven off and leave biscuits in oven with door closed about 30 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets. Cover and store in a dry place. Made 45 cookies. Your children will be delighted when you take the time to prepare snacks update these special Valentine for their meal. After all, special deals for those who love us most is what makes D. Valentine