Halloween Candy!

So coming up, just around the corner, is Halloween!  Spooky, scary, and sweet!  From now until this anticipated and most frightful day, I will be posting a candy and treat recipe for you to try at home.  Make them now, store them, and use these candies and treats to bring to your office party, halloween themed wedding, or a themed house party!  Most candies or treats, if stored in a cool place, keep very well for months!

Day #1- Honey Carmel Corn Balls

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoon(s) (3/4 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup(s) sugar
• 1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoon(s) honey
• 3 tablespoon(s) light corn syrup
• 3/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 10 cup(s) (1 plain microwave bag or 1/4 cup kernels) popcorn, popped
• 2 teaspoon(s) fine sea salt
• 1 1/2 cup(s) honey-roasted peanuts (or other nuts)

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Directions

1. In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugars, honey, and corn syrup and cook to 300° over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Mixture will be thick and bubbly. Add baking soda and stir carefully to incorporate.
2. Remove any unpopped kernels from popcorn, then place in a lightly oiled bowl. Pour caramel over popcorn and toss to combine, using oiled, heatproof spatulas or wooden spoons. When popcorn has cooled slightly but is not quite set, mix in salt and peanuts. With oiled hands, form into 2-inch balls. Keep a bowl of cold water nearby to dip your hands into if mixture gets warm or sticky. Place balls on sheet tray; once cool, store in an airtight container. Eat within a week.
3. Note: For perfectly shaped kernels, use the mushroom variety of popcorn, available at JustPoppin.com.

Credit: www.delish.com