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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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