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Granola Popcorn Balls

By Diana Rattray, About.com

A recipe for granola popcorn balls with peanuts.

Ingredients:

  • 3 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 quart granola cereal
  • 2 cups salted peanuts
  • 1 1/2 cups light molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

Preparation:

Grease a large 5-quart bowl or kettle. Mix popcorn with the granola and peanuts. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine molasses and sugar. Boil over medium heat until temperature registers 250°, or to hard ball stage. Pour syrup evenly over popcorn mixture; toss with a greased spoon to coat all popcorn and cereal. Let mixture cool to lukewarm. Butter hands and shape warm mixture into balls about the size of a tennis ball. Wrap in plastic wrap until ready to serve.
Makes about 24 granola popcorn balls.

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