Rocky Road Popcorn Balls

Suprisingly, my chocoholic son wasn't a big fan (but then again he hates popcorn!).  My husband said he liked them, but then later requested carmel popcorn balls.  I on the other hand loved these! They are fairly simple and its always a ton of fun popping popcorn on the stovetop!

INGREDIENTS
3 TBSP cooking oil
1/3 C popcorn kernels
1.5 C mini chocolate chips
2 C mini marshmallows
1 C salted peanuts (I used chopped raw almonds because I had some already, then I added a little salt to the popcorn)
cooking spray

DIRECTIONS:
Pour the oil and popcorn kernels into a heavy, 3 qt or larger pan with a lid.  Cover pan and shake gently over medium high heat, allowing steam to escape from popping kernels.  Remove pan from heat when popping stops and carefully pour popped kernels into a large micro-safe bowl.  If desired, add a little salt.  Stir in the chips and marshmallows.  Place the bowl into the micro.  Cook on high until the chips and marshmallows get gooey, about 1 minute.  Toss with a wooden spoon, adding the nuts, if using, until all the popcorn is coated.  Spray your hands with cooking spray.  Grab enough popcorn mixture to fill the palms of your hands and form balls while firmly pressing the popcorn pieces together.  Place the balls on a wax paper lined cookie sheet.  After forming all of your popcorn balls (makes about 1DZ.) place the cookie sheet into the fridge and allow to cool and harden completley, about two hours.  Store extras in fridge.