An Affair From The Heart
INGREDIENTS
For the Popcorn:
2 bags microwave popcorn, popped, unpopped kernels removed
3 squares vanilla almond bark
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup powdered sugar
white sprinkles/sparkling sugar
For the Chex:
6 cups Rice Chex Cereal
3 squares vanilla almond bark
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup powdered sugar
white candy pearls, sparkling sugar, white sprinkles
For the Dipped Marshmallows
2 ounces good quality white chocolate, melted per package instructions
2 cups mini marshmallows
assorted sprinkles and sparkling sugar
Other Add-Ins
Jet Puffed Mini marshmallows
White chocolate covered pretzels
White mint M&M's
INSTRUCTIONS
To make the popcorn: Melt the almond bark and the vegetable oil for one minute in the microwave. Stir, continue heating in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth. Pour over popcorn in a large bowl. Stir to coat. When popcorn cools slightly, toss with powdered sugar. Add in sprinkles/sparkling sugar, toss to coat. Spread out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or a baking mat to set up.
To make the Chex: Melt the almond bark and the vegetable oil for one minute in the microwave. Stir, continue heating in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth. Pour over rice chex in a big bowl. Stir to coat. Cool slightly and the toss with powdered sugar to coat. Add in sprinkles and candy pearls. Spread out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or a baking mat to set up.
To make Dipped Marshmallows: Melt white chocolate according to package instructions. Dip marshmallow in white chocolate, scraping off excess. Dip into sprinkles/sparkling sugar. Spread marshmallows out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or a baking mat to set up.
Mix everything together in a big bowl. Add in pretzels, other marshmallows, M&M's and more sprinkles/sugar if desired.
NOTES To make the Jumbo Marshmallows: Same steps as the mini ones, you will just need to use more chocolate and the Jumbo sized marshmallows. Lollipop sticks or decorative straws work great.