Root Beer Popcorn Balls

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serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

14 cups popped popcorn
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon root beer extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

directions

Combine popcorn and peanuts in large bowl and set aside.

Butter the sides of a 2-qt. saucepan. In the saucepan, combine 2 cups water, sugar, corn syrup, butter extract and salt.

Attach a candy thermometer. When it registers 238 degrees F, pour mixture over popped corn and stir to coat. Let mixture stand 8-10 minutes or until it can be easily handled.

Grease hands lightly and stir to distribute peanuts. Shape into 3 inch balls.