Cararmel Popcorn, Carrot Cheese Balls



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CARAMEL POPCORN
4 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking sheet
10 cups plain unsalted popped popcorn
1 cup cashews or peanuts, coarsely chopped (optional)
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Coarse Salt
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Butter a large baking sheet.
  • Place popcorn in a large bowl.
  • Add cashes to bowl and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, bring butter, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons water to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Working VERY quickly, drizzle popcorn with sugar syrup, and toss.
  • Spread popcorn evenly on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake, tossing occasionally, until golden and shiny, about 40 minutes.
  • Transfer hot popcorn to a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet; let cool.
  • Store in airtight container up to 1 week.

CARROT CHEESE BALLS
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces yellow cheddar cheese, finely grated (2 cups loosely packed)
1 cup finely grated carrots
  • In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and carrot.
  • With moistened hands, gently form about 24 balls.
  • Serve or refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, up to 2 days.
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7 comments:

redpoppy007@aol.com said...

thanks I will try those.

SnoWhite said...

those carrot cheese balls sound yummy -- do you serve them with crackers? veggies?

Mimi said...

These both look like great recipes! This is a great idea for a meme!

Connie said...

My kids love caramel popcorn!!
The nuts are perfect!!
Thanks for sharing!
Many blessings!

Joy @ Joy Of Desserts said...

My son's friends are starting to like having popcorn when they all watch DVDs together. They will love this.

annies home said...

we r popcorn lovers here will be sure to check this recipe out

Unknown said...

Two GREAT!!! recipes. I like the idea of the nuts in the caramel popcorn.
Geri