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Caramel Popcorn Treats
Treasured Desserts
Prep time:
30 minutesCook time:
2 minutes“These crunchy sticky caramel popcorn treats are great for a party. Grandma would wrap them up and give them out as favors! ”
Ingredients
Serves 16
- 1/4 cup (3/4 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups popped popcorn
- 5 cups rice cereal
- 1/2 cup peanuts (optional)
Directions
1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the corn syrup, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir continually, 2 minutes. Bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat.
2
Add the popcorn, cereal and peanuts, if desired, to the pan. Stir from the bottom up to evenly coat the ingredients.
3
Let cool 15 minutes, then form into small, 2-inch balls and lay on parchment or wax paper to cool completely.
4
If desired, give the treats out as a favor or gift. Wrap them in cellophane and tie with colorful ribbon.
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Grandma's Secret Tip
Grandma's Secret Tip
If you don’t have time to form the balls, press the mixture into a buttered baking pan. Let cool & cut into squares.
Variation
Variation
For a fun party idea,make colored popcorn pops. Substitute ½ cup granulated sugar for the brown sugar in step 1 & heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in a small box of gelatin dessert (any color). Proceed with recipe. After forming balls, insert sticks.
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