PEANUTTY POPCORN BALLS

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Send yuletide visitors home with one of these tasty gourmet treats wrapped in colored cellophane and pretty ribbons, suggests Candace Harris from Walker, Minnesota...or tuck one in the toe of Christmas stockings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 popcorn balls.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup salted peanuts
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
Dash salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the popcorn and peanuts; set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, peanut butter and salt. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-45 seconds or until bubbly; stir. Pour over popcorn mixture; mix well. When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into two 2-1/2-in. balls. Let stand at room temperature until firm before wrapping in plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.