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Caramel popcorn balls

Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c Packed brown sugar
• 1/4 c Margarine or butter
• 1/2 c Dark corn syrup
• 1/4 ts Salt
• 8 c Popped popcorn

Instructions:

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 2-1/2 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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