Maple Cranberry Popcorn Balls |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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From Ocean Spray Ingredients:
8 cups plain popped popcorn, remove unpopped kernals |
1 cup ocean spray craisins, original dried sweetened cranberries |
1/2 cup brown sugar |
1/2 cup maple syrup |
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine |
Directions:
1. Place popcorn and sweetened dried cranberries in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
2. Combine brown sugar and maple syrup in a small saucepan; add butter.
3. Cook over medium heat, until butter melts and mixure comes to a boil, stirring often.
4. Cook for about 4 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly, stirring frequently.
5. Pour over popcorn mixture, stirring until coated.
6. Dip hands in cold water.
7. Shape popcorn mixture into 2-inch balls, pressing firmly to hold shape.
8. Place on waxed paper; cool completely.
9. Let stand overnight to harden.
10. Wrap in decorative plastic wrap.
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