Chocolate Mint Marshmallow Bars:

Bottom
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 tbsp crème de menthe
1/8 tsp peppermint oil
1/4 tsp salt
4 tbsp popcorn
4 tbsp oil
4 tbsp granulated sugar

Top
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp cocoa
1/4 tsp salt
4 tbsp popcorn
4 tbsp oil
4 tbsp granulated sugar

Lightly butter a 9" x 13" pan. For thinner bars use an 11" x 15" pan. Measure and mix marshmallows, crème de menthe, peppermint oil and salt in a small bowl. Have this mixture ready next to the popper. Have bowl ready to put popcorn in.

Put oil, popcorn and sugar into the popper. Fasten the lid securely and hold hot pad with left hand over steam vent while stirring with the right hand. Use high heat. Popping should start in about 2 minutes. Remove from heat when popping almost stops.

Quickly open lid and pour mixture over hot popcorn; then close lid and continue stirring (no heat) until thoroughly mixed. Pour into large bowl. Continue stirring with a large spoon. Press mixture into bottom of pan with lightly buttered fingers.

Make top part. Measure and mix marshmallows, finely chopped dark chocolate, cocoa, and salt in a bowl. Have this mixture ready next to popper. Repeat directions above in preparing popcorn and mixture. Pat this mixture on top of the mint layer. Cool and cut into bars. Store in an airtight container. Twelve (12) servings.


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This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 07 February, 2009.