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  Chocolate popcorn balls
 
Yield: 8 Servings
 
1/2 c Sugar      2 tb Cocoa
1/4 c Margarine or butter      1/2 c Light corn syrup
1/4 ts Salt      8 c Popped popcorn
 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. 8 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.