Caramel Popcorn Balls

• 1 gal. (16 cups) popped popcorn
• 1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (6 oz.), coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, chopped
• 1 bag (14 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 1 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut
• 1/4 tsp. salt

1. Place half each of the popcorn and chopped chocolate in each of two large bowls; toss lightly.
2. Add peanuts to popcorn mixture in one of the bowls; toss lightly.
3. Add caramels and butter to medium saucepan; cook on low heat 5 min.
4. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly.
5. Add coconut and salt; mix well.
6. Pour half of the caramel mixture over ingredients in each bowl; mix with spoon until evenly coated.
7. Spray hands with cooking spray; use to shape popcorn mixture into 12 balls.
8. Insert wooden pop stick into each ball.
9. Place on wax paper-covered plate.
10. Refrigerate several hours or until firm.
11. Store in covered container at room temperature.

popcorn, chocolate, peanuts, caramels, butter, s angel, salt

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/caramel-popcorn-balls-62179.aspx (may not work)