Nutted Caramel Popcorn Balls

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Title: NUTTED CARAMEL POPCORN BALLS
Categories: Candies
Yield: 6 servings

1 lb Dairy caramels
2 tb Hot water
2 qt Popcorn (to 2 1/2 qt)
1 c Mixed salted nuts
1/2 c Salted peanuts

DIRECTIONS: Day before: In covered double boiler, heat
caramels with water, stirring frequently, till smooth.

In a large bowl, toss popcorn with nuts.

Pour melted caramels over popcorn; toss until well
coated. With buttered hands, form at once into about
17 2 1/2" balls or 35 1 1/4" balls. Insert wooden
skewers, lollipop fashion, if desired. Wrap each in
saran; store at room temperature until served next day.

Source: Mom's old magazine clippings- 1940's to 1970's

From: Sallie Austin

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