Easter is just around the corner and many parents like myself will need to make various treats for all of those Easter parties at school, daycare, scouts, church, etc. My kids are involved in a lot of activities, so I’m always looking for new treat ideas to make.
Every kid that I know enjoys eating popcorn, so this recipe that is courtesy of Popcorn.org really caught my eye. Plus, it’s easy-to-make! It will yield approximately 12 little baskets. Adorable!!!
Popcorn Easter Baskets Treat Recipe
3 quarts popped popcorn
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
3 cups miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons (1/2 of a 3-ounce box) strawberry, lime, or lemon gelatin dessert mix
12 licorice twists (8-inches each)
1/2 cup shredded or flaked sweetened coconut
Green food color, or color of choice
Small candy-coated chocolate eggs or jellybeans
Equipment needed: 12-cup muffin pan
Spray a large mixing bowl lightly with cooking spray and place popcorn inside.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in marshmallows and gelatin dessert powder until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over popcorn and mix well until coated.
Spray hands with cooking spray and press firmly to form into 12 balls. Press each popcorn ball into well of muffin tin. Press firmly into muffin pan with the back of a spoon to form base of basket. Bend and press a licorice twist firmly into both sides of each basket. (If licorice seems thick, peel 2-3 strings from each piece).
Place coconut into re-sealable plastic sandwich bag. Sprinkle a drop of food color onto coconut and seal bag. Press bag to distribute color evenly. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of coconut onto each basket. Place a few candy eggs into each basket. Allow basket to set about 1 hour before gently removing baskets from muffin pan. (Removal can be made easier with the tip of a small knife applied to pan edge).
Serve immediately or wrap individually in plastic wrap for storage. Add a ribbon tie to plastic wrap as a decorative closure.
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I think that this is an adorable craft and treat for Easter. Next year I shall have my grandsons help me make them,
Very fun and yummy craft. I would spray the muffin tins before putting the popcorn in.
I have never seen these before and I love them so adorable. I love new and clever ideas for Easter baskets and I so have to make these they are great for kids and adults thanks for sharing.
Oh those are adorable! What a cute Easter treat!
So cute! This would be so adorable to give to the kids in my life. Also, this would be a fun project to make with the little ones.