Caramel popcorn balls

8 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ cup Packed brown sugar
¼ cup Margarine or butter
½ cup Dark corn syrup
¼ teaspoon Salt
8 cups Popped popcorn

Directions

For holidays or special occasions, tint popcorn balls with a few drops. Heat all ingredients except popcorn to boiling in Dutch oven over medium-hi heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 2 minutes; remove from h Stir in popcorn until well coated; cool slightly.Dip hands into cold water. Shape mixture into 8 balls, each about 2-½ inches in diameter. Place on waxed paper; cool. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, or place in plastic bags and seal. 8 POPCORN BALLS; 205 CALORIES PER BALL.To Microwave: Mix all ingredients except popcorn in 3- or 4-quart microwavable bowl or casserole. Microwave uncovered on high about 2 minutes boiling. Stir until smooth.

Microwave uncovered about 1 minute long or until boiling. Stir in popcorn. Continue as directed.

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