A recipe for granola popcorn balls with peanuts.
INGREDIENTS:
* 3 quarts popped popcorn
* 1 quart granola cereal
* 2 cups salted peanuts
* 1 1/2 cups light molasses
* 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
PREPARATION:
Grease a large 5-quart bowl or kettle. Mix popcorn with the granola and peanuts. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine molasses and sugar. Boil over medium heat until temperature registers 250°, or to hard ball stage.Pour syrup evenly over popcorn mixture; toss with a greased spoon to coat all popcorn and cereal. Let mixture cool to lukewarm. Butter hands and shape warm mixture into balls about the size of a tennis ball. Wrap in plastic wrap until ready to serve.
Makes about 24 granola popcorn balls.
