Caramel Popcorn Balls Recipe

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 8 cups popped popcorn
• 3 cups crisp rice cereal
• 42 caramels
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine popcorn and cereal in a large bowl; set aside.
In a heavy saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe dish, heat caramels and water until the caramels are melted. Stir in peanuts and salt; mix well. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat.
With buttered hands, shape into 3-in. balls. Reshape if necessary when partially cooled. Yield: 10 popcorn balls.