Caramel Popcorn Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 quarts popped popcorn
3 cups Rice Krispies
42 caramels
3 tablespoons water
1 cup salted peanuts
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Combine popcorn and Rice Crispies cereal in a large bowl; set aside.
In a heavy saucepan over low heat, warm caramels and water until the caramels are melted.
Stir in peanuts and salt; mix well.
Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat.
With buttered hands, shape into 3 inch balls and place on waxed paper.
Reshape if necessary when partially cooled.