Fancy Caramel Popcorn Balls |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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These popcorn balls have lots of different treats included and are a big hit with the kids. Ingredients:
1 (3 ounce) bag light butter microwave popcorn |
2 cups golden grahams cereal |
1 1/2 cups small pretzels |
3/4 cup candy covered plain chocolate candies |
1/3 cup butter |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1/3 cup light corn syrup |
Directions:
1. Cut 24X12 inch sheet of waxed paper; place on work surface. Pop popcorn as directed on bag. Pour popcorn into at least 8-quart bowl; remove any unpopped kernels. Stir in cereal, pretzels and chocolate pieces.
2. In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Pour brown sugar mixture evenly over popcorn mixture, stirring to coat well.
3. Spray hands with cooking spray. With sprayed hands, quickly and firmly shape generous 1 cup popcorn mixture into ball. Place on waxed paper. Repeat with remaining mixture to make about 9 more balls. Cool 10 minutes. Wrap each popcorn ball in plastic wrap.
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