Caramel Corn Apple-Os

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Caramel Corn Apple-O's
Yield: Makes 8 balls
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Ingredients:
7
cups popped butter-flavor microwave popcorn

2-1/4
cups apple cinnamon cereal rings

1/2
cup chopped dried apples or apricots

1/4
cup chopped nuts (optional)

1
package (14 ounces) caramels

2
tablespoons butter or margarine

1
to 2 tablespoons water

Long cinnamon sticks or wooden craft sticks (optional)



Preparation:
1.
Combine popcorn, cereal, dried apples and nuts, if desired, in large bowl.

2.
Place caramels, butter and water in large microwavable bowl; microwave on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring after each minute.

3.
Pour caramel mixture over popcorn mixture; toss with buttered wooden spoon to coat. Let set until cool enough to handle.

4.
Shape mixture into 8 balls with damp hands. Shape balls around cinnamon sticks, if desired. Place on lightly buttered waxed paper until ready to serve.





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