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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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