Maple Cranberry Popcorn Balls

From Ocean Spray

• Ready In: 20 mins
• 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.