Give popcorn a try for a different Valentine's treat

The “Rocky Road to Your Love” is one of a kind, so why settle for the same old flowers and candy this Valentine’s Day?
Instead, deliver a bouquet of flavor with delicious Rocky Road Popcorn Clusters.
Packed with texture and taste — sweet, salty, creamy, smooth — this easy-to make confection is sure to delight your sweetheart’s senses. And, because they’re made with popcorn — a healthful whole grain naturally low in fat — these treats are one little indulgence with a heart-healthy core.
Put them in a pretty patterned tin or wrap them in wax paper and tuck them in a gift bag. This recipe also makes a great after-school project for kids. Just make sure an adult supervises the microwave, and young chefs will have a blast cooking up some love for mom and dad.
If allergies are an issue, simply omit the walnuts. Best of all, you can whip up a batch in just 15 minutes — which leaves you plenty of time to compose the perfect love poem!
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ROCKY ROAD POPCORN CLUSTERS
Preparation time: 15 minutes
1 bag (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. vegetable oil
4 cups popped popcorn
1½ cups miniature marshmallows
¾ cup chopped walnuts
Place chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl.
Heat in microwave on HIGH 1 minute, until melted. Stir in oil and mix well.
Place popcorn, marshmallows and walnuts in large bowl. Pour chocolate over mixture, tossing to coat.
Drop mixture by tablespoonful onto wax paper-lined jellyroll pan.
Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours or overnight.
Makes about 3 dozen