Maple Cranberry Popcorn Balls

Submitted by Charlotte J

"From Ocean Spray"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 8 cups plain popped popcorn, remove unpopped kernals
• 1 cup ocean spray craisins, original dried sweetened cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine

directions

1. Place popcorn and sweetened dried cranberries in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
2. Combine brown sugar and maple syrup in a small saucepan; add butter.
3. Cook over medium heat, until butter melts and mixure comes to a boil, stirring often.
4. Cook for about 4 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly, stirring frequently.
5. Pour over popcorn mixture, stirring until coated.
6. Dip hands in cold water.
7. Shape popcorn mixture into 2-inch balls, pressing firmly to hold shape.
8. Place on waxed paper; cool completely.
9. Let stand overnight to harden.
10. Wrap in decorative plastic wrap.