Chocolate Popcorn Balls Recipe

+ For holidays or special occasions, tint popcorn balls with a few drops.

Heat all ingredients except popcorn to boiling in Dutch oven over medium-hi heat, stirring constantly.

Boil and stir 2 minutes; remove from h Stir in popcorn until well coated; cool slightly.

Dip hands into cold water.

Shape mixture into 8 balls, each about 2-1/2 inches in diameter.

Place on waxed paper; cool.

Wrap individually in plastic wrap, or place in plastic bags and seal.

POPCORN BALLS; 205 CALORIES PER BALL.

To Microwave: Mix all ingredients except popcorn in 3- or 4-quart microwavable bowl or casserole.

Microwave uncovered on high about 2 minutes boiling.

Stir until smooth.

Microwave uncovered about 1 minute long or until boiling.

Stir in popcorn.

Continue as directed.