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Caramel Chocolate Popcorn Balls

Chocolate Dipped Caramel Popcorn

Popcorn balls with caramel dipped in melted chocolate and decorated with sprinkles or candy.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cups bag of microwave popcorn 12popped popcorn
  • 1 14 oz bag of caramels
  • 1 cup mini marsmallows
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon shortening for chocolate optional
  • Lolipop sticks/craft sticks
  • Halloween sprinkles or small candy

OPTIONAL

  • CELLO AND RIBBON TO WRAP AS GIFTS

Instructions
 

  • Pop the popcorn; pick out the unpopped kernels; set aside in a bowl
  • On the stovetop in a pot melt unwrapped caramels with marshmallows and water together
  • Evenly pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and carefully mix together. CAUTION:CARAMEL GETS VERY HOT!
  • Form 12 balls of popcorn and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Insert a lollipop stick or craft stick into the center of each ball. Allow the caramel to set before moving onto the next step or the sticks will fall out
  • Melt chocolate with shortening in the microwave; dip each popcorn ball into the chocolate; coat with sprinkles or candy and return to the lined baking sheet. Allow to harden in the refrigerator.
  • Once dry wrap with cello and ribbon and give out as halloween treats.
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