Popcorn Truffles
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Kids will love these popcorn balls filled with cashews and chocolate candy.


Popcorn Truffles


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Servings: about 4 dozen
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1    microwave bag of popcorn, poppedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  roasted cashewsOn Sale
  • 1-3/4  cups  light corn syrupOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  butterOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  white vinegarOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  M&M's MinisOn Sale

Directions
1.
Place popcorn and cashews in a large bowl. In a saucepan, combine corn syrup, butter, vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; boil 6 minutes. Pour mixture over popcorn and mix with a large spoon to coat. Let mixture rest until cool enough to handle.
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2. Lightly coat hands with vegetable cooking spray. Place a few M&M's in the palm of your hand, and combine with some popcorn mixture. Gently shape into 1-1/2-inch a ball. Repeat with remaining popcorn mixture and M&M's.

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