CARAMEL POPCORN BALLS

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Coat popcorn in caramel, chocolate & nuts for Caramel Popcorn Balls. Whether it's a Halloween treat or just a fun dessert, kids love Caramel Popcorn Balls.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 3h20m

Yield Makes 1 doz. or 12 servings, 1 popcorn ball each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 cups popped popcorn
1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (6 oz.), coarsely chopped
1/2 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, chopped
1 bag (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
1/4 tsp. salt

Steps:

Place half each of the popcorn and chopped chocolate in each of two large bowls; toss lightly. Add peanuts to popcorn mixture in one of the bowls; toss lightly.
Add caramels and butter to medium saucepan; cook on low heat 5 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Add coconut and salt; mix well. Pour half of the caramel mixture over ingredients in each bowl; mix with spoon until evenly coated.
Spray hands with cooking spray; use to shape popcorn mixture into 12 balls. Insert wooden pop stick into each ball. Place on wax paper-covered plate. Refrigerate several hours or until firm. Store in covered container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g