Nutted caramel popcorn balls

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Dairy caramels
2 tablespoons Hot water
2 quarts Popcorn (to 2 1/2 qt)
1 cup Mixed salted nuts
½ cup Salted peanuts

Directions

DIRECTIONS: Day before: In covered double boiler, heat caramels with water, stirring frequently, till smooth.

In a large bowl, toss popcorn with nuts.

Pour melted caramels over popcorn; toss until well coated. With buttered hands, form at once into about 17 2½" balls or 35 1 ¼" balls. Insert wooden skewers, lollipop fashion, if desired. Wrap each in saran; store at room temperature until served next day.

Source: Mom's old magazine clippings- 1940's to 1970's From: Sallie Austin

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