Granola-coconut Popcorn Balls

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup granola cereal
• 1 cup sweetened coconut, shredded
• 3 cups popcorn, popped
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

Recipe

• 1 combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
• 2 in a medium saucepan, combine next 3 ingredients over a medium-low heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
• 3 attach candy thermometer to the side of pan.
• 4 increase heat to medium and bring to a boil.
• 5 do not stir while syrup is boiling.
• 6 cook until syrup reaches soft boil (234-240°f).
• 7 remove from heat and stir in peanut butter.
• 8 pour over popcorn mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
• 9 shape into 2-inch balls, place on waxed paper to cool completely.
• 10 store in an airtight container.