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How To make Pecan Cashew Popcorn Balls
1 c Sugar
1 c Brown sugar; firm pack
1 c Light corn syrup
2/3 c Water
1 lb Butter
2 c Pecan halves; toasted
2 c Cashews; lightly toasted
8 c Popped popcorn
Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy pan fitted with a candy thermometer and place over high heat. Bring mixture to a boil and add the butter, stirring until it has melted. Continue cooking until the mixture reached 350~, 20-30 minutes. In a LARGE, lightly oiled bowl, toss the nuts and popcorn together. Carefully pour the hot syrup over the popcorn- nut mixture. Carefully, but quickly, toss the mixture with a long-handled wooden spoon to coat the popcorn and nuts completely with syrup. As soon as the mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3" balls and place the balls onto a nonstick or lightly oiled baking sheet to coool. Store, tightly wrapped, in a cool place. Wrap popcorn balls individually in squares of amber cellophane, tied up with gold or orange and black ribbon (these are meant for Halloween). Or pile the balls together into a basket with red apples and wrap the basket up in cellophane with orange and black ribbon. Or place the balls in a brown paper bag and tie with a ribbon.
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TWIX® Two-Bites Caramel Popcorn Pops
Twix® Salted Caramel Popcorn Pops
Made with a delicious not-too-sweet caramel, this Twix® Milk Chocolate popcorn pop is perfect for gift-giving and party treats.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 12 servings
Ingredients:
4 cups popped popcorn
2 pkg (1.79 oz each) Twix® Milk Chocolate
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup chopped cashews
1/4 cup coconut flakes
1/4 tsp sea salt
12 lollipop sticks
Instructions:
1. Place popcorn in large bowl; set aside. Cut Twix® Milk Chocolate into chunks (you should have about 1 cup); reserve 12 pieces and set aside.
2. In heavy-bottom saucepan set over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter and 2 tbsp water; bring to boil, swirling to combine. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes or until caramel reaches 245 F and reaches firm ball stage (when a drop of caramel is added to a small dish of cold water, it will form a pliable ball).
3. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Working quickly, pour over popcorn, tossing evenly to coat. Let cool slightly. Add Twix® Milk Chocolate chunks, cashews, coconut and sea salt to popcorn mixture; toss well.
4. With buttered hands, shape into 12 balls. Place on parchment paper-lined tray. Insert lollipop stick into each ball. Place chunk of reserved Twix® Milk Chocolate on top of each lollipop. Let cool completely.
Tip: Substitute almonds, pecans or peanuts for cashews.
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 pop (1/12 of recipe)
Calories 205
Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium 145mg
Carbohydrate 26g
Fiber 1g
Sugars 20g
Protein 3g
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