White Chocolate Marshmallow and Cherry Popcorn Hearts Recipe for Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! How will you be celebrating? Whistler and I are in the midst of a whirlwind of adventure and travel, but somehow we still found the time to make this delicious treat for Dad. A popcorn based twist on the typical marshmallow krispie treat, after making these once, I know you’ll want to try them again in different shapes for other holidays too!

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INGREDIENTS

6 cups favorite popped popcorn (about 1 bag – I used “Smart” popcorn lol)
3/4 cups dried tart cherries
1/2 (1-pound) bag mini marshmallows
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/8 cup butter
Red food coloring
Paper straws or large lollipop sticks
Heart shaped cookie cutters
Non-stick baking spray
Chocolate or fudge syrup

DIRECTIONS

Mix popcorn and cherries in a large bowl and set aside. Place marshmallows, white chocolate, and butter in a large saucepan.

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Cook over low heat until melted and smooth.

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Stir in a few drops of red food coloring to tint the mixture pink then pour over popcorn; toss gently until well coated.

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Spray hands with non-stick cooking/baking spray and then press mixture into a 3-1/2 to 4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter (place cutter on a foil-lined baking sheet; press in popcorn, then lift cutter off).

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Carefully insert a lollipop stick or paper straw into the base of each heart and allow to cool completely.

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Drizzle chocolate over hearts and allow to fully harden/dry. Wrap hearts in cellophane and tie with ribbon; stand them up in a vase or jar as a centerpiece or gift.

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7 thoughts on “White Chocolate Marshmallow and Cherry Popcorn Hearts Recipe for Valentine’s Day”

  1. Had to laugh that you used Smart Balance popcorn for this. But I love the idea of using dried cherries. I think that sounds scrumptious.

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