CHOCOLATE POPCORN BALLS 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 c. butter 8 c. popped corn (about 1/2 unpopped) 1/2 c. salted peanuts (if desired) 2 Tbsp. cocoa 1/2 c. light corn syrup 1/2 tsp. salt Heat sugar, corn syrup, butter, cocoa and salt to boiling in 4 quart kettle or Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in popped corn. Cook and stir until popcorn is coated, about 2 minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Shape in 3-inch balls. Place on waxed paper. Cool. Makes 10 balls.
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