Popcorn Lollipops

Popcorn is a whole grain, making it a good choice when reaching for a snack. Popcorn Lollipops are a meet-in-the-middle treat that includes a few indulgences to satisfy our cravings without going overboard!

Serves: 12

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1 (3-ounce) bag fat-free butter flavor microwave popcorn
• 10 chocolate-covered caramels, unwrapped
• 2 teaspoons low-fat milk
• 10 large marshmallows
• 12 popsicle sticks

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Open bag carefully and pour into large bowl; discard unpopped kernels.
    
2. Place chocolate-covered caramels in a microwave-safe medium bowl. Microwave 15 to 20 seconds, stir, and continue to microwave until candies are melted. Add milk and stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn and use your hands to mix well.
    
3. Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish then pat down. Place marshmallows on top of popcorn mixture and bake 5 minutes.
    
4. Spoon popcorn mixture back into bowl and let cool about 1 minute. Mix popcorn mixture until evenly coated. Spray your hands with cooking spray and form popcorn mixture into 12 lollipop-sized balls. Coat baking dish with cooking spray and place popcorn balls back into baking dish.
    
5. Bake 5 minutes; remove from oven. Place popsicle sticks in center of balls and carefully press popcorn mixture around sticks to keep them in place. Let popcorn balls cool then serve.