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Directions:. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Fill a bowl with ice water. Put 6 heaping cups popped corn in a large bowl. 2. Cook the Sticky Mixture of your choice (see below). 3. Immediately stir the mixture into the popcorn until well coated. Gently stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped Add-Ins, if using (see below for healthy ideas). 4. Dip both hands in the ice water. Quickly and firmly press the popcorn mixture into 2-inch balls. Roll in or sprinkle with 1/4 cup Roll-Ins, if using (see below), while still a little damp and sticky. Place on the prepared baking sheet. 5. To store, individually wrap in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.
Sticky Mixtures Two options: Keep it classic with Caramel: Combine 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup reduced-calorie light corn syrup and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. As soon as the syrup starts to bubble, cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is melted and the mixture darkens, about 2 minutes. Proceed with Step 3.
Go “all-natural”: with Agave-Peanut Butter: Combine 1/4 cup each agave nectar (or honey) and room-temperature creamy natural peanut butter in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. As soon as the mixture starts to bubble, cook, stirring constantly, for 15 seconds more. Proceed with Step 3. |