GIADA DE LAURENTIIS' HALLOWEEN POPCORN TREATS

Giada De Laurentiis' Halloween Popcorn Treats image

Provided by Brandy Bender @MisDisturbed19

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

- vegetable cooking spray
3 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
1/3 cup(s) popcorn kernels
3 tablespoon(s) butter
1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
6 cup(s) mini marshmallows (12 ounces)
6 - fun size snickers candy bars, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 - chocolate chip cookies, crumbled (3 inch cookies)
1/3 cup(s) chopped salted almonds,
1/2 cup(s) black and orange m&m's

Steps:

Spray the inside of a large mixing bowl with vegetable cooking spray, and lightly spray a baking sheet. Set aside.
In a 3 quart or larger, heavy-bottomed pan, heat the oil and popcorn over medium-high heat. Cover the pan and shake gently. Cook until all the kernels have popped, about 3 minutes. Place the popcorn in the prepared bowl.
In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over low heat. Add the vanilla extract and marshmallows. Stir constantly until the marshmallows have melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Using a spatula, sprayed with cooking spray, stir until the popcorn is coated. Spread the mixture over the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with the chocolate bar pieces, cookies, almonds and chocolate candies. Using a spatula, gently press the toppings into the popcorn. Allow the mixture to dry for 1 hour.
Break into 2-inch pieces and store airtight in a plastic container. Serving Suggestion: Place in small plastic bags and seal with colored ribbon.