- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 ounces miniature marshmallows
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup crushed peanuts (optional)
- 2 quarts popped popcorn
- Melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Stir miniature marshmallows into melted butter; cook and stir until mostly melted, about 5 minutes. Add molasses, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the marshmallow mixture; continue cooking until the mixture begins to bubble, about 5 minutes more. Mix crushed peanuts into the mixture. Remove pot from heat.
- Gently fold popcorn into the marshmallow mixture to coat, taking care to not crush kernels.
- Working with buttered hands or a measuring cup sprayed with non-stick spray, form popcorn mixture into 12 balls and let rest on waxed paper until cool.