Berry Christmas Popcorn Sticks
16 cups popcorn – popped
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
miniature chocolate chips
red cinnamon candies
ribbon to decorate
Place popcorn in a very large bowl. In a medium saucepan, combine
marshmallows, butter and milk. Stirring constantly, cook over low heat
until marshmallows are melted.
Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and stir until evenly coated. Using lightly greased hands, press about 1/2 cup popcorn mixture into a 4 - 1/2 inch bear shaped mold. Transfer to waxed paper. Press 2 chocoalte chips and 1 candy into bear for eyes and nose. Repeat with remaining popcorn mixture. Cool completely. Tie ribbon around neck of each bear.