Each week Momondealz brings us a fun, frugal and educational craft! January 19th was National Popcorn Day and with Valentines less than a month away, this craft is a delicious and fun way to celebrate both!
Materials/Ingredients:
2 Bags of Microwave Popcorn
3.5 Tablespoons Butter
1 Bag of Mini Marshmallows
(1) 3 oz Strawberry Jello
Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter (or knife)
Directions:
1. Pop both bags of popcorn and set aside.
2. Melt butter over low heat in a large saucepan.
3. Add entire package of marshmallow and melt, stirring frequenlty.
4. Remove from the heat and add 1/2 of the package of jello powder and stir.
5. Add 1 and 1/2 bags of the popped popcorn to the melted marshmallows and mix well.
6. Spread out on wax paper and cut or form heart shapes.
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lisa brown says
Great idea. The jello makes it interesting.
lisa brown says
The Jello is an interesting ingredient. Love this idea. Thank you!
natalie zemrose horschel says
I will have to make this popcorn hearts with my girls great way to spend time together!
Cynthia DeLeon says
Super cute idea! I love that my kiddos can participate as well 🙂
Erika F-P says
Cute! Popcorn is a staple in our house, I wonder if these would be ok with regular airpopped corn instead of flavored microwave popcorn? We will have to try it.
shawna durk says
I cannot wait to try these
Tammy says
What a great idea for valentines day! Ill definitely be making these for my kids.
mandy w says
I think we are going to do this next month as a treat! thanks for a good idea!