Review Print Email Prep Time: 20 minutes plus cooling Cook Time: 10 minutes Yield: Makes 11 1 cup servings Caramel Corn & Craisins® Dried Cranberries Snack Mix (5) Ingredients 2 quarts popped popcorn, unpopped kernels removed3/4 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/3 cup light corn syrup1/3 cup water3 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 6-ounce Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or chips1 cup honey roasted peanuts Directions Place popped corn in large bowl; set aside.Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup and water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Brush sides of pan with pastry brush dipped in water to remove any sugar crystals. Boil until mixture reaches 300° F (hard crack stage), about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Carefully stir in butter, salt, baking soda and vanilla. Pour syrup over popcorn; toss to coat. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Break up into chunks. Cool completely.Combine cooled caramel corn with remaining ingredients. Mix gently.CAUTION: Caramel is very hot and can cause severe burns. Use caution when handling. Makes 11 1-cup servings. Add a review Reviews Yummy Popcorn Balls! These taste like popcorn balls! I love them! There is a sudden burst zing from the craisins and a fabulous bite of chocolate! Awesome! 1 of 1
Yummy Popcorn Balls! These taste like popcorn balls! I love them! There is a sudden burst zing from the craisins and a fabulous bite of chocolate! Awesome!